CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
CITY COUNCIL
Rob Saemann, Mayor
Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem
Ray Jackson, Councilmember
Michael D. Keegan, Councilmember
Dean Francois, Councilmember
David Pedersen, City Treasurer
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Steve Napolitano, City Manager
Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director
Reanna Guzman, Interim City Clerk
Alison Becker, Community Development Director
Lisa Nichols, Parks & Recreation Director
Landon Phillips, Police Chief
Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
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1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
This Public Comment period is limited to Closed Session agenda items only.
Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4.a MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on January 13, 2026
4.b CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Threatened Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) and (e)(4)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Number of Potential Cases: (1) potential case(s) regarding Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. ROLL CALL
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.
Recommended Action:
To approve the order of the agenda.
11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
11.a CULTURE CLUB X HERMOSA BEACH 12
11.b RECOGNIZING LOCAL ARTISTS FOR THEIR ART ON 24 WRAPPED
UTILITY BOXES
13 11.c HERMOSA BEACH SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION 23
12. PUBLIC COMMENT 30
This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction and on items where public comment will not be taken (City Manager Reports, City Councilmember Comments, Consent Calendar items not pulled for separate discussion, and Future Agenda Items). If public comment is provided on a Public Hearing or Municipal Matter item, public comment on the same item will not be accepted when the item is heard at a later part of the meeting.
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No action will be taken on matters raised during public comment, except that the Council may take action to schedule issues raised during public comment for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments directly to the City Manager. Members of the public will have a future opportunity to speak on items pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, Public Hearings, and Municipal Matters when those items are heard.
13. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
14. UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
This is the time for members of the City Council to report on their attendance at ad hoc subcommittees or standing committee meetings, conferences, or other official activities as City representatives.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters will be acted upon collectively with a single motion and vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. Councilmembers may orally register a negative vote on any Consent Calendar item without pulling the item for separate consideration before the vote on the Consent Calendar. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember removes an item from the Consent Calendar, either under Approval of the Agenda or under this item before the vote on the Consent Calendar. Items removed for separate discussion will be provided a separate public comment period.
Recommended Action:
To approve the consent calendar.
15.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
15.b CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 54
(Interim City Clerk Reanna Guzman)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the January 13, 2026 regular meeting.
15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS-011 68
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the check registers for January 7, 2026 through January 14, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.
15.d CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS-010 91
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the November 2025 Cash Balance Report.
15.e ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 17.08.020 (D) OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO HOME
OCCUPATIONS (CITYWIDE). - 26-CDD-017
93 CEQA: Determine the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Common Sense Exception).
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Adopt by title only and waive second reading of an Ordinance “Approving a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 25-04), amending
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Subsection 17.08.020 (D) pertaining to Home Occupations (Attachment 1);
1. Determine the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Common Sense
Exception); and
2. Direct the City Clerk to print and publish the summary ordinances in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days following adoption and post it on the City’s bulletin for 30 days.
3. 15.f APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK SAFETY - 26-PD-005
98 (Police Chief Landon Phillips)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Approve the proposed first amendment to an agreement with Flock Safety for the lease of ten Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) for an additional year for a total of $30,000 (Attachment 1); and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed first amendment, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
2. 15.g APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HERMOSA GARDEN CLUB
FOR USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE CLARK BUILDING -
26-CR-010
107
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Approve an agreement with the Hermosa Garden Club for use of the Clark Building and Community Center beginning
February 2026 through June 2028 (Attachment 1); and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
2. 15.h ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 2.20 COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT,
2.28 PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVISORY DEPARTMENT, AND 12.30 SPECIAL EVENTS ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY - 26-CR-015
124
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Waive full reading and adopt an ordinance amending Chapters
2.20, 2.28, and 12.30 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to update references to the Community Resources Department to the Parks and Recreation Department, the department
director’s title to Parks and Recreation Director, and the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (Attachment 1); and
1. 2. Direct City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance.
15.i CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF
JANUARY 15, 2026 - 26-PW-005
141
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of January 15, 2026.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
16.a APPROVAL OF IMPACT LEVEL III NEW 2026 SPECIAL EVENT: LA GALAXY SOCCER CELEBRATION - 26-CR-013
149
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council hold a public hearing to approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation to include Impact Level III new special event, Los Angeles Galaxy Soccer Celebration, on the 2026 Special Events Calendar.
16.b ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT TO REMODEL AND ADD A
THIRD STORY TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 901
HERMOSA AVENUE IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONE AND
COASTAL ZONE - 26-CDD-011
173
CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Determine the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301, class 1 and section 15305, class 5 of the CEQA guidelines;
1. Adopt a Resolution approving Precise Development Plan (PDP23-04) and Lot Line Adjustment (LLA 23-03) to remodel and add to an existing two-story commercial building that measures 12,012 square feet located at 901 Hermosa Avenue.
The lot line adjustment consolidates three existing parcels into a single lot, subject to conditions of approval (Attachment 1).
2. 16.c INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE TEXT
AMENDMENT (TA 25-03) AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH CODE PERTAINING TO APPEAL
PERIODS AND THE TRANSMISSION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISIONS - 25-CDD-138
536
CEQA: The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption per Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council:
Conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code pertaining to appeals and
transmission of Planning Commission decisions for City Council review;
1. Find that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Introduce by title only and waive first reading of an Ordinance (Attachment 1) of the City of Hermosa Beach approving Zone Text Amendment (TA 25-03)
3. 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
17.a UPDATE ON HOMELESSNESS EFFORTS - 26-CMO-004 553
(Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the report.
17.b APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS BUREAU AND
HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER FOUNDATION FOR ITS SPECIAL
EVENTS IN 2026 THROUGH 2028 - 26-CR-012
563
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Consider approval of an agreement with the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau and the Hermosa Beach Chamber Foundation for its special events in 2026 through 2028 (Attachment 1);
1. Determine whether to provide an additional level of financial support for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade beginning in 2026, and, if so, select a parade route to move forward with; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.
3. 17.c CONSIDERATION OF VENDOR SALES ON THE BEACH IN
CONJUNCTION WITH A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT - 26-CR-014
630
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation to consider amendments to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter
12.20 Beach and Strand Regulations, 12.20.300 Solicitation to allow for the sale of prepared food, nonalcoholic beverages, and/or merchandise on the beach by vendors associated with an approved special event, and to establish a per-vendor daily fee with a discounted rate for Hermosa Beach–based businesses holding a valid City business license.
17.d REPORT ON PLANNING COMMISSION’S REVIEW OF LAND VALUE
RECAPTURE ORDINANCE, AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE CITY MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO AMEND FEES
FOR THE LAND VALUE RECAPTURE PROGRAM FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
653
CEQA: The action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. (Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Find that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
1. Adopt a resolution amending the City Master Fee Schedule to amend fees for the Land Value Recapture Program
(Attachment 1); and
2. Direct staff to explore zoning regulations that encourage development of residential units on “small lots” on the Housing Inventory List and include as a part of the City’s Zoning Code Update.
3. 17.e ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PROGRESS REPORT - 26- CDD-012
763
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Receive and file this report; and
2. Retire the 2022 Economic Development Strategy
17.f APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION TO SUPPORT
UPGRADES TO THE BASKETBALL COURT EQUIPMENT AND
APPROVE THE INCREASE OF PROJECT CONTINGENCY TO CIP
619 – KELLY COURTS RENOVATION PROJECT - 26-PW-003
795
(City Engineer Saad Malim)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Accept into the CIP 619 – Kelly Courts Renovation Project budget a donation of funds from The Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball League in the amount of $14,224 for the upgrade of basketball court equipment. (Attachment 2);
1. Add estimated revenue of $14,224 at Account # 301-3908-4201 in the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Fund 301 for the donation; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to increase the total project contingency amount on the Kelly Courts Improvement project to $244,942 and to approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved project contingency.
3. 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time for Councilmembers to schedule future agenda items and to ask questions about the status of previously approved future agenda items. No discussion, debate, or public comment will be taken. Councilmembers should consider the city's work plan when considering new items. The tentative future agenda items document is provided for information only.
18.a MAYOR SAEMANN REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR STAFF TO RETURN
WITH AN ACTION REPORT TO CONSIDER PLACEMENT OF A
COMMEMORATIVE SIGN HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF
TORRANCE POLICE OFFICER GARY ELTON RIPPSTEIN AT THE
INTERSECTION OF 8TH ST AND ARDMORE AVE
863
18.b TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 26-CMO-006 870
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
19. CITY MANAGER REPORT
20. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This is reserved for items that do not require City Council action. The City Council may request a future agenda item to discuss an informational item.
Otherwise, discussion of informational items will not be taken.
20.a LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY
REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2025
877
(Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright)
20.b POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY CRIME STATISTICS AND
BICYCLE RELATED CITATIONS ISSUED - 2025
879
(Police Chief Landon Phillips)
20.c ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2025
882
(Associate Engineer Andrew Nguyen)
20.d ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2026
888
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
21. ADJOURNMENT
CIP 109 – UTILITY BOX
WRAPPINGS
LOCAL ARTIST RECOGNITION
CIP 109 – Utility Box Wrappings
Rudy Molina
• City employee responsible for the
beautifully wrapped boxes. The
care and extra effort made a big
difference.
CIP 109 – Utility Box Wrappings
Artist: Kevin Smigel Artist: Kevin Smigel Artist: Will Ford
CIP 109 – Utility Box Wrappings
Artist: Cole Ficklin Artist: Wendy Nyx Artist: Kevin Caldwell
CIP 109 – Utility Box Wrappings
Artist: Amy Keller Artist: Armelle Ngo Artist: Beth Bowen
CIP 109 – Utility Box Wrappings
Artist: May Malony Artist: Anna Pascaru Artist: Rafael McMaster
CIP 109 – Utility Box Wrappings
Artist: Emily Tanaka Artist: Curtis Maddox Artist: Fiona Dowdee
CIP 109 – Utility Box Wrappings
Artist: Kid X Artist: Kid X Artist: David Peters
CIP 109 – Utility Box Wrappings
Artist: Josh Barnes Artist: Josh Barnes Artist: Josh Barnes
CIP 109 – Utility Box Wrappings
Artist: Josh Barnes Artist: Jeff Lingle Artist: Jeff Lingle
Hermosa
Beach Sister
City
Association
Presented by Laura Carmona President
January 2026
Promoting Peace and Cultural Understanding
Since 1967
HB-SisterCity.org
HBSCA:
hb-sistercity.org https://www.facebook.com/HBSisterCityAssociation hb-sistercity.org
HBSCA 2026
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Laura Carmona
President
George Barks
Vice President
Brenda Garland
Secretary
Sylvia Tseng Treasurer
Liz Ramirez
Past President
Non-Profit
• 501c3
• By-Laws
• Raise money
through
Fundraising
Events
Entirely
Volunteers
• Board Members
serve for 2-year
terms: President,
Vice President,
Treasurer, and
Secretary
• Monthly Meetings
with Members
Community
Minded
• Member of HB
Chamber of
Commerce
• St. Patrick’s Day
Parade
• Hermosa Fiestas
• Hermosa Tree
Lighting
HBSCA - Our mission is to
promote peace and cultural
understanding.
Loreto, Baja California
Sur, Mexico
and Hermosa Beach
The modern concept of Sister
Cities, initiated under
President Eisenhower in the
1950’s, is intended to foster
friendship and understanding
between international cultures
as an act of peace and
reconciliation, and to
encourage trade and tourism.
Our Sister City:
Loreto, Baja CA
Sur, Mexico
• Approximately 830 miles from Los Angeles
Our Capstone Programs:
Student Exchange Program
Paramedic Training Program
Casa Hogar La Esperanza
Highlights of 2025
Firetruck Donation
Student Exchange Visit
New Dormitory Construction
Completion at Casa Hogar
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Annual Fundraising Gala
Annual Trip to Loreto
Hermosa Tree Lighting Giving
Village
Bridging Cultures, Building Friendships
Between our student exchange program, medical and educational supplies and training, and our annual adult trip to Loreto, our bond continues to grow for the benefit of the people of both communities. https://www.facebook.com/HBSisterCityAssociation Page 29 of 893 hb-sistercity.org Agenda Item Name Comment Position Attachment URL
APPROVAL OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH
THE HERMOSA
BEACH CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
AND VISITORS
BUREAU AND
HERMOSA BEACH
CHAMBER
FOUNDATION FOR
ITS SPECIAL EVENTS
IN 2026 THROUGH
2028 - 26-CR-012
Steve
Sanders
The Hb Chamber of Commerce continues to bleed money while at the same time giving themselves a raise.
In the old days, the Hb Chamber of Commerce was so flush with cash they could loan out funds to help local businesses but now they're repeatedly asking the City of Hermosa for financial assistance.
The recently released Tax Year 20204 IRS filings show that assets have declined by $150k in a single year. They have a net loss of $125k on operating activities & yet they paid themselves $60k more than in 2023! A 31% pay increase from $189k to $249k!
By all accounts, the Hb Chamber of Commerce is a financial failure.
The Hb Chamber of Commerce VP of Finance recently resigned & now the past President/CEO is resigning.
This year the Chamber asked the City for funds to assist with the St. Patrick's Day Parade & most likely next year they'll ask too. In FEB 2025, shortly after they signed a contract to conduct the St. Patrick's Parade, they asked the city for
$15,000. The city generously obliged offering a 0% loan but that wasn't good enough so they set up a GoFund type account as they wanted free money & not money they had to pay back. Also, at that meeting the President of the Chamber presented their 2025 schedule of events but there was not one number mentioned: nothing about increase or decrease in spectators, attendee's, etc from 2023 to 2024. The presentation was Middle School level at best. In the back of the room was a representative of a major business from an adjacent city who had a $20,000 check & was prepared to present to the Chamber to cover the additional costs of the St. Patrick's Day Parade + $5,000 more for promoting their business. But after hearing the poor presentation that Chamber made to the Council he said he didn't feel the Chamber was a worthy cause to donate $20,000. I've attached 1 of 3 Tax forms as this system appears you can only attach 1 at a time. Thank you.
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APPROVAL OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH
THE HERMOSA
BEACH CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
AND VISITORS
BUREAU AND
HERMOSA BEACH
CHAMBER
FOUNDATION FOR
ITS SPECIAL EVENTS
IN 2026 THROUGH
2028 - 26-CR-012
Steve
Sanders
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APPROVAL OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH
THE HERMOSA
BEACH CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
AND VISITORS
BUREAU AND
HERMOSA BEACH
CHAMBER
FOUNDATION FOR
ITS SPECIAL EVENTS
IN 2026 THROUGH
2028 - 26-CR-012
Steve
Sanders
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PUBLIC COMMENT tonyhiggin
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Interesting article on Mb employee salaries. It mentions City Manager Napolitano and looks at city salaries & total compensation in ways we might consider for a public hearing It also offers some interesting insights &recommendations. escribe requires cut & paste of the url below.
https://mbweekly.net/mb-weekly-01-22-2026/
No
Position
REPORT ON
PLANNING
COMMISSIONS
REVIEW OF LAND
VALUE RECAPTURE
ORDINANCE, AND
ADOPT A
RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE
CITY MASTER FEE
SCHEDULE TO
AMEND FEES FOR
THE LAND VALUE
RECAPTURE
PROGRAM FOR
AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
MC Guerry I do not object to you taking this action, but what I really want is for you to eliminate the Land Value Recapture Fee everywhere. We need more housing units and this fee discourages new development.
Against
Monday, Jan 26, 2027
Re: Missing Testimony from the 901 Hermosa Ave re-hearing to be in Council Jan 27, 2024 To: Hermosa Beach Community Development Director Allison, Dear Director:
Not necessarily of your making Ms Allison, however during the City Manager Suja Lowenthal era of the prior ~7 years, imv the Community Development Department since what I view as the unintended early retirement of former director Ken Robertson and the departure of many former employees of the department, and then the former City Clerk's imposition of imv the disastrous and amateurish eScribe agenda/minutes system in July of 2024, many staff reports of continued matters both from the Planning Commission to a future Planning Commission meeting, and then when reheard at the Council as in the case of the 901 Hermosa Avenue proposed-project (in both cases) FAILED to include all prior public testimony, both oral and via eComments, in some manner.
Only a couple of emails seem to be included with the prior Staff report of the 901 Hermosa Avenue matter which are included only in its PDF. The prior eScribe links to the full item with also eScribes convoluted system of attachments and eComments are not present and it's probably because of the fact that eScribe provides no means to extract a direct link to an agenda's particular item, a MAJOR DEFICIENCY OF eScribe. You can only include a direct link to an eScribe full meetings agenda and then you must reference the item # within same. With regard to the 901 Hermosa Avenue applications Public Hearing, I and Laura Pena had submitted eComments for the November Planning Commission meeting on the matter, with and without attachments. Those comments were not included, as prior to eScribe they always had been in the Granicus days, for both the December continuation of that item in the Planning Commission, nor for tomorrow's January 27 re-hearing at the Council. Only a couple email comments were as mentioned.
Would you review same and be sure to add as supplemental attachments the eComments of Laura Pena, and Howard Lee (with attachments) as made in the November meeting for the 901 Hermosa Avenue application thats being re-heard by the Council January 27, 2026. Also the link to the full eScribe videos should be included for review by the Council as to what went down in the two Planning C i i ti th tt i l di h t th li t d hi t ti t t d d i
ADOPT A
RESOLUTION
APPROVING A
PRECISE
DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT TO
REMODEL AND ADD
A THIRD STORY TO
AN EXISTING
COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AT 901
HERMOSA AVENUE
IN THE DOWNTOWN
COMMERCIAL ZONE
AND COASTAL
ZONE - 26-CDD-011
Howard
Lee
Against
ADOPT A
RESOLUTION
APPROVING A
PRECISE
DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT TO
REMODEL AND ADD
A THIRD STORY TO
AN EXISTING
COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AT 901
HERMOSA AVENUE
IN THE DOWNTOWN
COMMERCIAL ZONE
AND COASTAL
ZONE - 26-CDD-011
Howard
Lee month
correction
In my following eComment/letter to Director Becker, submitted earlier, I mistakenly indicated the November Planning Commission meeting. I meant the October 21st Planning Commission meeting, when the 901 Hermosa Avenue application was first heard, prior to the commission continuing the matter to a date uncertain, which became December 16 in their commission.
Against
Commission meetings on the matter, including what the applicant and his representatives stated during same. I'm sorry that, in my view, you had to pick up all of the mess of the Community Development Department which in my view was entirely created by the absentee and arrogant/ignorant operation of Suja Lowenthal, the prior disastrous HB City Manager, again imv.
Most Respectfully, Resident Howard Lee
Dear City Council
Hermosa Beach's per capita police costs appear to be several times higher than the median California city and substantially above the state average. This needs to be considered.
I welcome corrections but my understanding is that based on recent budget discussions and general fund allocations, Hermosa Beach dedicates approximately 50% to 60% of its general fund to police services.
With a population around 19,500 residents and a total city operating budget of approximately $53.6 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year, the per capita police spending can be estimated at roughly $1,300 to $1,600 per resident annually.
I believe the california average police cost per capita is around $700.
If our costs are nearly double the statewide average we need to be clear on why.
If it's in good-part because we are a tourist and bar town then a fair argument might be made that those that financially benefit from the most tourism and bar traffic should pay more for police services.
More business funded downtown private security might be a fair tradeoff.
If its because we have too many chiefs and not enough indians perhaps the city should look at partnering with Manhattan and/or Redondo.
Care needs to be taken to ensure the downtown business district bars and tourism doesn't leave police enforcement in residential neighborhoods paying more & more for a shorter & shorter end of the stick.
To that end the last comprehensive city business district(s) costs vs revenue analysis was in 2015 and it concluded that AT BEST it was a just breakeven on balance sheet. Thats worthy of consideration and that makes it all the more important that the businesses-mix add not detract from what makes hermosa special for our residents, our quality of life.
And as we approach the city forecasted fiscal challenges ($14 million in cumulative operating budget deficits by 2031 and $150 million in unfunded capital projects by the same date its high time we clearly understand whether the business district is a revenue or cost center for the city. 2centtony
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Jonathan
Edward
David
Please find aletter from Upper Pier Property Owners, who want to see the program eliminated from all downtown lots - past planning commissions recommendation of only the 1-2 unit exemption.
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Cammie
Herbert
Mayor and Councilmembers,
I know we are required to bring in housing. I support small scale mixed use development in our commercial zones. Ive even thought the city could consider having residential at its city yard and encouraging the Hermosa Pavilion to convert their empty spaces to some studios.
However I do not support the Land Value Recapture program. There are no applications so It seems that the LVR is not only not creating housing, but stalling projects on small commercial lots. Which in turn seems to keep bringing us to higher density developments in residential neighborhoods.
I hope you will consider:
- removing 1-2 unit projects from the program
-eliminating fees on small mixed use projects.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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The purpose of a Chamber of Commerce is to advocate for businesses. Unfortunately, our Chamber is really just a Chamber of Events and now they cannot even run events. At this point, it is time to do the chamber (and its members) a favor and not renew the contract for events. The city can put the Fiesta out to bid, and that money can fund other city events.
How many times has the council seen chamber board member(s) show up at a council meeting and provide thoughtful input? I dont believe I have ever seen board members take the time to attend meetings unless it was pertaining to their own business. Therein lies the problem. As long as the chamber has contractually obligated events as a continued distraction, they will never fulfill their mission and purpose. This is why you should not renew the contract not as a punishment, but to recognize that they need to focus on their mission.
However if you waiver in this belief, please recognize that if an entity behaves irresponsible and reckless with their finances, the last thing a municipality should do is hand over taxpayer money to that entity, thus getting intertwined. You should already be aware of the chambers financial negligence, but for the benefit of everyone reading this, below is a brief listing of their problems:
Since 2019 the chamber has been financially negligent and reckless in their decision making. The chamber has burned through nearly all of its working capital because the board and chamber president continue to assume that the city will serve as a financial backstop.
The chamber had a significant cash balance at the beginning of 2019, but that money has been methodically drained. Chamber staff have been paid high salaries while at the same time, most of them had (have) other jobs leading most of us to question how much of their time is even dedicated to the chamber. That question is also easily answered by simply looking at how much contract labor has skyrocketed since 2019 because chamber staff no longer does this work, they merely pay someone else to do their work.
Not only was staff given bonuses as the chamber lost money but money that should have accrued to the chamber was instead handed over to board members. It is well known that various board members have financially profited from their position on the board (beer garden at the fiesta), so again, it is no surprise that the chamber is running out of money and asking the city for financial support.
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BEACH CHAMBER
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BUREAU AND
HERMOSA BEACH
CHAMBER
FOUNDATION FOR
ITS SPECIAL EVENTS
IN 2026 THROUGH
2028 - 26-CR-012
Carolyn
Petty
Against
The chamber even ended the program that funded non profits who worked the beer garden at the Fiesta with that money going into the pocket of a board member. How can the city council disregard this? It is an affront to everyone who understands the importance of those non profits in our community. However, the board seems to have no concern about the impropriety of their actions.
It is also important to note that lower sponsorship money has been the direct result of the ineptitude of the chamber staff. One of the long time /sponsors was personally insulted and walked away. How many other sponsors left due to the attitude of chamber staff? Shouldnt they be held accountable for lost revenues not use this poor performance metric as a sympathy play to get money from the taxpayers? When former board members / community members have expressed concerns which has happened numerous times over the years, those people have been ignored or silenced via threats. When a community member expressed concern about the actions of chamber board and staff, the board then used $10,000 of member funds to fund a personal lawsuit by the chamber president against that community member. How is that not a clear warning to anyone who dares to criticize the chamber? Not only is this an inappropriate use of member funds, but it also demonstrates their complete lack of concern for governance. Another reason why no taxpayer funds should go this chamber.
The chamber has had an entire year to address the parade, and instead waited until the last minute, backing the council into a corner. Do not let them box you in please be the leaders that you are, force them to get back to their mission of advocacy. This is not a punishment, it is something that needs to be done.
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BEACH CHAMBER
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2028 - 26-CR-012
Cammie
Herbert
Mayor and Councilmembers,
The City, its businesses and its residents have said businesses need help. I think Special Events bring a large group of people to town. And we hope it will bring them back when they see how awesome it is. With the rising costs of running an event, The City cannot do these events alone, just as the Chamber cannot.
Thanks for helping businesses!
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REPORT ON
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Elka
Worner
Staff has spent hundreds of hours developing the citys Land Value Recapture Program, a policy designed to incentivize affordable housing.
But since the ordinance went into effect in 2024, no one has submitted an affordable housing project or paid the LVR fee. Zero applications. Smart development in our commercial areas makes sense, especially for our Housing Element. I agree with the proposal set forth by the Planning Commission and am confident you will also take into consideration the position of the local property owners. Thank you.
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Dear Mayor & City Council - After reviewing all the reports, data, and policy plan documents; I recommend an exemption for small downtown lots from our Land Value Recapture (LVR) Program. The evidence we now have from an economic, legal, and market based perspective shows that continuing to apply LVR to these parcels is no longer aligned with feasibility, and in fact has become a government imposed constraint under state housing law.
I want to highlight guidance from the Citys own consultant that is especially relevant today. In October 2023, Kosmont advised that the City should plan on revisiting the fee based on both market response relative to the intent of the LVR program. That guidance is difficult to ignore because the inputs underlying their analysis have shifted dramatically: construction costs are higher, financing is far more expensive, lender risk tolerance has declined, return expectations have increased, and broader economic uncertainty continues.
Most importantly, the market response has been unequivocal. Since LVR was introduced, analyzed, adopted, and implemented, the City has seen zero applications, zero inquiries, and zero interest on small lots, the very properties relied upon in the Housing Element. When a consultant advises that fees should be revisited based on market response, and that response is complete silence, the conclusion is not ambiguous. The market has rejected the program.
Under state housing law, a city may not maintain policies that render its Housing Element sites infeasible to develop. Doing so constitutes a government imposed constraint and is now among the clearest triggers for legal challenge under both HCD review and recent case law. The Redondo Beach appellate ruling reinforced this principle, making clear that cities may not rely on theoretical capacity or paper zoning where actual feasibility is blocked by local policy.
Small commercial lots in our City, typically 3,000 to 5,000 square feet with 30-foot height limits are already difficult to develop. The addition of a significant fee did not capture value; it eliminated interest altogether. Because these parcels represent a meaningful share of our Housing Element inventory, the LVR fee is now impairing our compliance.
A fee that produces zero projects, zero interest, and zero applications is not an incentive, it is a barrier.
And under state law, that barrier constitutes a governmental constraint.
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Laura
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For these reasons, I respectfully recommend exempting small downtown lots from the Land Value Recapture fee and seriously considering removal of the program in its entirety. This approach aligns with current economic conditions, the Housing Elements requirement to avoid government imposed constraints, and the clear market evidence from the past several years.
If there is concern that LVR has not been in effect long enough to evaluate, that view overlooks the Citys own Housing Element history. LVR was adopted in December 2021 and included from the outset of Housing Element discussions, long before the ordinance took effect in 2024. For nearly three years, property owners, architects, and lenders have been evaluating its feasibility impacts. The policy signal has been clear and the response has been consistent.
The LVR program now sits at the intersection of rapidly evolving state housing law, including changes that explicitly protect small scale infill and mixed income development. When a local ordinance appears to conflict with that framework, and when the Citys own analysis shows widespread infeasibility on small sites, the legal risk is no longer theoretical.
I encourage the Council to view reform of the LVR program not as a retreat from values, but as an act of responsible governance one that aligns local policy with state law, protects taxpayers, and reduces avoidable legal exposure while still advancing thoughtful, incremental housing in our commercial corridors.
I believe this Council wants to leave our City stronger, more resilient, and better aligned with the laws that govern us. Thoughtful reform is an opportunity to demonstrate stewardship, rebuild trust with small property owners, and direct staff to work collaboratively on incentives that genuinely support incremental, small-scale infill development. I am hopeful you will choose a path forward that reflects both our shared values and sound governance.
Thank you for your consideration.
Laura Pena
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Michelle
Crispin
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adam
malovani
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council,
I am a Hermosa Beach resident who cares deeply about preserving the character of our City. I do support thoughtful, small scale mixed-use development in our commercial zones, projects that add a few homes above shops, strengthen local businesses, and bring incremental, well-designed growth to our downtown without overwhelming it.
I am concerned that the Land Value Recapture (LVR) program, as currently structured, is discouraging exactly the kind of modest mixed-use projects many residents support. Instead of producing housing, it appears to be stalling projects on small commercial lots and creating pressure for larger developments or future density shifts into residential neighborhoods.
I believe our City should focus housing growth where it makes the most sense:
In commercial areas
Through small, incremental mixed-use, not large or disruptive projects For these reasons, I respectfully ask the Council to:
Remove 12 unit projects from the LVR program
Eliminate fees on small mixed-use projects
Create incentives, not punitive fees that make projects infeasible Thoughtful mixed-use in our commercial districts can strengthen downtown, add housing gradually, and help protect the character of our neighborhoods. I urge you to course correct the LVR program so that the outcome remains possible.
Thank you for listening and for considering a balanced approach that reflects how many residents feel.
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REPORT ON
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REVIEW OF LAND
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ADOPT A
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AMENDING THE
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AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
Randy
Balik
Hello City Council,
I am a 30-year Hermosa Beach resident who cares deeply about preserving the character of our City, and this character we all speak of can be preserved even with some thoughtful, small scale mixed-use development in our commercial zones. Some seem to continue to be opposed to this even though such projects can add a few homes above shops, which would both strengthen local businesses, and be incremental in terms of well-designed growth to our downtown without overwhelming it.
The Land Value Recapture (LVR) program, as currently structured, is discouraging what many of us residents support. The LVR program is literally stalling projects on small commercial lots and creating pressure for larger developments or future density shifts into residential neighborhoods. Such developments are the antithesis of "preserving" our Hb character.
HB should focus housing growth where it makes the most sense, which does include the commercial areas, though small, incremental mixed-use, not large or disruptive projects For these reasons, I respectfully ask the Council to remove 12 unit projects from the LVR program, eliminate fees on small mixed-use projects, and create incentives, not punitive fees that make projects infeasible.
Thoughtful mixed-use in our commercial districts can strengthen downtown, add housing gradually, and help protect the character of our neighborhoods. I urge you to course correct the LVR program so that the outcome remains possible. This balanced approach reflects how many residents feel. Thank you. -
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Ira Ellman I favor the City subsidizing the St. Patricks' Day Parade due to increasing security costs. Any incremental sponsor money received should be used to cover the city's share first. In addition, I am against a second Fiesta (Labor Day Weekend). It has been excellent having this three day weekend free of the Fiesta takeover of downtown. One each year is enough.
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APPROVAL OF AN
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ITS SPECIAL EVENTS
IN 2026 THROUGH
2028 - 26-CR-012
Kathleen
Knoll
Dear Mayor Saemann and Council members, I’m writing in regard to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. I think we all agree this has become a wonderful tradition in the City of Hermosa Beach, and truly hope to see it continue this year. We are asking the City to help with some of the fees the Chamber has requested, as this event should be a partnership between the City and the Chamber. I am a current Chamber board member and I want to assure you that we are evaluating all events to ensure they align with our mission and are financially responsible. The Chamber is actively course-correcting past oversight. As Board members, we are volunteers like you who all care deeply about Hermosa Beach and its business community. Over the past several years, the Chamber took on many events when the City was no longer able to manage them, I believe this shift began when the city was dealing with the Macpherson lawsuit.
This led to a very event-heavy model which is no longer sustainable. The Board is now hitting reset—streamlining operations, improving financial oversight, and recommitting to transparency. A review of event finances shows that rising costs like insurance, security, and barricades have significantly reduced net revenue, making it difficult for the Chamber to sustain these events on its own.
Our hope is that the City will partner with us to help preserve important community traditions like the St.
Patrick’s Day Parade while supporting the long-term health of the Chamber and our local businesses.
These events are good for our community and our businesses. Thank you for listening to my opinion on this matter. Sincerely, Kathy Knoll.
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Hermosa Beach City Council
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Subject: Request for Removal of Upper-Pier Housing Element Sites from Land Value Recapture Program
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
As long-standing local commercial property owners, we represent a majority portion of the Upper-Pier downtown housing-element sites. We have been deeply invested in the success of Hermosa Beach for many decades. Our businesses and properties are part of the fabric of this community, and we are committed to its economic vitality and future growth.
The Upper-Pier corridor serves as a critical gateway to our downtown, and we strongly believe it holds the key to fostering the kind of investment and energy needed to enhance the resilience of our entire downtown area. However, despite our willingness to invest in mixed-use development that aligns with the city’s goals, economic and regulatory realities—particularly development standards and the Land Value Recapture Program—have created significant barriers to progress.
The City Progress reports reveal a complete lack of movement on our downtown’s Housing Element sites, and as long as these sites remain subject to Land Value Recapture, we fear this stagnation trend will continue. The added financial burden discourages small-scale projects that could otherwise bring much-needed housing and vibrancy to our community.
Moreover, we do not want to see Upper-Pier change hands to large developers whose projects could alter the unique character of our town. As long-standing local business owners, we are the best custodians of this important downtown gateway. We are committed to responsible, thoughtful development that enhances Hermosa Beach while preserving its small-town charm.
We support the Hermosa City Council's desire to remove small-development from the Land Value Recapture program and respectfully request removing all Upper-Pier lots from the Land Value Recapture program. They are all suitable for small, mixed-use development that could open the door for meaningful reinvestment while still retaining our community character and broader planning objectives.
We appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to working together to ensure a prosperous future for Hermosa Beach.
Sincerely,
Mike Granis (US Postal Office, Hermosa Professional Building, Miss Bee’s Tutoring, Skin Medix) Albro Lundy (Baker, Burton & Lundy, The Source, Redwood Pizza) Chris Bredenson (Rockefeller, State Farm, The Bike Shop, Door to Door Cleaners)
Peter Nolan (338 Pier Ave – 404 Pier Ave)
Ed Hart (Maximus Salon)
Brian and Brea (Hook & Plow, Breck & Brix)
Jon David (Pier Medical Aesthetics)
Mike Daneshmand (Mimosa Salon)
Mark Kernen (Uncorked, Off-Set Coffee, Fritto Misto)
November 17, 2025
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach CA 90254
RE: Mixed-use and Land Value Recapture
Dear City Council and Mayor:
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau supports mixed-use development as a strategy to strengthen downtown vitality, enhance foot traffic, and attract private investment into our commercial corridors throughout the year. However, since the Land Value Recapture (LVR) Program was adopted in 2023, no mixed-use applications have been submitted on the small downtown lots subject to the fee. This lack of investment underscores that the program, as currently structured, has created a barrier to redevelopment rather than an incentive.
These small parcels face physical and financial limitations that make new construction challenging even before the fee is applied. Even a reduced LVR fee would continue to make these projects infeasible. Smaller sites cannot offset the cost through economies of scale or density bonuses, nor can they blend affordable and market-rate units to balance returns. As a result, the program has stalled all reinvestment interest in these small commercial lots.
Both Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach do not impose a Land Value Recapture fee on mixed-use development, placing our City at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to attracting investment and achieving long-term revitalization goals.
To better align the City’s housing, economic development, and sustainability objectives, the Chamber respectfully recommends that the City:
1. Exempt Small Downtown Lots from the LVR fee entirely. a. This exemption recognizes the unique physical and financial constraints of our City’s small downtown lots, which cannot utilize density bonuses or achieve the scale needed to make development feasible.
b. It also aligns with City Council’s recent direction to the Planning Commission to exempt our small downtown commercial lots from an LVR fee.
2. Streamline the Review Process for small mixed-use projects by allowing qualifying proposals to undergo Administrative Review.
a. Expediting approvals for small, low-impact projects would reduce costs and delays, making these developments more achievable.
b. Streamlining is consistent with the City’s Economic Development Strategy #28, which emphasizes increasing certainty and reducing approval times through improved efficiency. c. This approach would promote reinvestment while maintaining appropriate design oversight
Together, these actions would strike the right balance, protecting public interests while unlocking the potential of small lots that have remained underutilized for years.
The Chamber appreciates the City’s continued collaboration in fostering downtown revitalization while preserving our City’s character and local business base. By exempting small lots and streamlining their review, our City can remove barriers to progress, encourage local reinvestment, and demonstrate leadership in practical, community-based economic development
Thank you for your consideration and continued partnership with our business community.
Thank you for your consideration,
Board of Directors
Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 13, 2026
5:00 p.m.
1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Mayor Rob Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Detoy, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Michael D.
Keegan, Councilmember Dean Francois
Staff Present: City Manager Napolitano, City Clerk Myra Maravilla, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker, Police Chief Landon Phillips, Community Development Director Alison Becker, Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore,
Managment Analyst Leo Zalyan, Environmental Programs
Manager Doug Krauss, Office Assistant Ariana Rodriguez, Interim Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman
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1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
Mayor Saemann called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
No public comment was provided for the Closed Session.
4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:04 p.m.
4.a MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on December 9, 2025
4.b CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
City Negotiator: Tyler Cashman, Interim Human Resources Manager Organizations: Teamsters and Professional and Administrative Employees ("PAE") Bargaining Units
2 5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Mayor Saemann called the Open Session to order at 6:03 p.m.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Adam W.
7. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum.
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore provided the Closed Session report. No reportable action was taken.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Rob Saemann invited the community to the State of the City Address on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the Clark Building, 861 Valley Drive.
10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To approve the order of the agenda and pull item 15.h. for separate discussion.
Ayes (4): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois
Noes (1): Councilmember Keegan
Motion Carried
11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
11.a LOCAL CONTEST WINNERS OF THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC
LIBRARY 2025 CHILDREN’S BOOKMARK CONTEST
Mayor Saemann invited Hermosa Beach Librarian Genevieve G. to the podium to announce winners of the Children's Bookmark Contest. The following winners were announced:
• Hana Olsen: 2nd grade, Hermosa Vista School
• Aria Brugnatelli: 5th grade, Hermosa Valley School
• Dylan Haight: 8th grade, Hermosa Valley School
3 • Ruby Richardson: 9th grade, Mira Costa High School
11.b ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNER OF THE 16TH ANNUAL PARKING
PERMIT ART CONTEST
Revenue Services Supervisor Paul Avila presented the winner of the 16th Annual Parking Permit Art Contest, Madeline Bergay.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Saemann opened Public Comment. The following public comment was provided.
In Person Public Comment:
• Steve Izant
• Rick Koenig
• Nancy Schwappach
• Lana Istwani
Virtual Public Comment:
• Kent Allen
• Matt McCool
• Tony Higgins
13. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Keegan provided comments regarding goal-setting and performance objectives for the City Manager.
Councilmember Francois provided comments about the Parks & Recreation Commission recommendation regarding alcohol sales on the beach, the St.
Patrick's Day Parade.
City Manager Napolitano provided information.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided comments regarding goal-setting and performance objectives.
Councilmember Jackson provided various comments.
14. UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
Councilmember Francois provided an update on his attendance to the last Sanitation District meeting as the City's alternate.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
4 To approve the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy cast a verbal No vote on 15.h and 15.f.
Councilmember Jackson cast a verbal No vote on 15.f.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
15.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ON THE AGENDA
To waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
15.b CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To approve the minutes of the December 9, 2025 regular meeting, and June 11, 2024 special meetings.
Motion Carried
15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS-008
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To receive and file the check registers for November 25, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.
Motion Carried
15.d CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS-006
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To receive and file the October 2025 Cash Balance Report.
5 Motion Carried
15.e REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR OCTOBER 2025 - 26-AS-005
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To receive and file the October 2025 Financial Reports.
Motion Carried
15.f ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CITY’S RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM - 26-AS-009
(Revenue Services Supervisor Paul Avila)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To adopt Resolution No. RES-26-7531 adopting the provisions of the City’s Residential Parking Permit Program.
Motion Carried
15.g CITY’S TREASURER’S REPORT - 26-AS-007
(City Treasurer Dave Pedersen)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To receive and file the November 2025 City Treasurer’s Report.
Motion Carried
15.i APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF LONG-TERM
AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS FOR HOPE CHAPEL PICNIC - 26-CR002 (Special Events and Filming Coordinator Austin DeWeese) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation for staff to commence long-term
6 agreement negotiations with Hope Chapel for the Hope Chapel Picnic in 2026 through 2028.
Motion Carried
15.j APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM AGREEMENTS FOR THE AAU
HERMOSA BEACH CHAMPIONSHIPS, AAU HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
BEACH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE MATCHES, AND AAU SOUTHERN
GRAND PRIX SERIES, AVP JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS,
AND JVA/BVCA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - 26-CR-003
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To approve long-term agreements (LTA) with the following organizations for the following special events on the dates listed in each LTA in 2026 and 2027, with an option, at staff’s discretion, to extend the LTA for an additional one-year term for each organization’s special events in 2028 on dates to be determined: Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) for the AAU Hermosa Beach Championships, AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches, and AAU Southern Grand Prix Series; association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) for the AVP Junior National Championships; and Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)/Beach Volleyball Clubs of America (BVCA) for the JVA/BVCA National Championships; and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to each LTA, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Motion Carried
15.h REPORT ON RECENT ACTIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR POSSIBLE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CALL UP DE NOVO REVIEW UNDER HBMC SECTION 2.52.040 - 26-CDD-006
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Councilmember Francois pulled item 15.h for separate discussion.
Community Development Director Alison Becker provided information.
Councilmember Detoy provided information.
Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore provided information.
Mayor Saemann provided information.
Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by: Mayor Saemann
7 To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission Special Meeting of December 16, 2026.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
16.a INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 17.08.020 (D)
OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
HOME OCCUPATIONS (CITYWIDE). - 26-CDD-002
CEQA: Determine the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Common Sense Exception).
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Management Analyst Leo Zalyan provided a presentation.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
Mayor Saemann opened the public hearing.
Councilmember Keegan requested consideration for allowing one employee for a home-based business and to allow a business decal/advertisement to an onsite vehicle.
Mayor Saemann provided feedback requesting that an employee not be allowed for a home-based business and to eliminate the
decal/advertisement on a vehicle.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
Community Development Director Alison Becker provided information.
No public comment was provided.
The public hearing was closed.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Mayor Saemann
To determine the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Common Sense Exception); conduct a public hearing to consider amending subsection 17.08.020 (D) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code pertaining to Home Occupations (Citywide); and introduce by title only and waive first reading of Ordinance No. ORD-26-1494 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, Amending Subsection 17.08.020(d) of the Hermosa Beach
8 Municipal Code relating to Home Occupations; and finding the action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
Ayes (4): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois
Noes (1): Councilmember Keegan
Motion Carried
17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
17.a AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY
YARD PROJECT OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES - 25-PW086 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation.
Matthew Feldhous provided comments.
Mayor Saemann asked various questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
Virtual Public Comment:
• Tony Higgins
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To award a contract for City Yard owner’s representative services to Cumming Management Group, Inc. at a not-to-exceed amount of $565,000 for a term of four years ending January 13, 2030; and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried
17.b APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. - 26-PD-004
(Police Chief Landon Phillips)
Police Chief Landon Phillips provided a presentation.
9 Mayor Saemann asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions and opted to work with the School District to review the Safe Route to Schools Program.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions and provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
Virtual Public Comment:
• Matt McCool
Moved by: Mayor Saemann
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To approve the proposed first amendment to agreement with All City Management Services, Inc., as amended, to provide crossing guard services at an additional location at 5th Street and Pacific Coast Highway to appropriate $23,197 for the first-year amendment in the Proposition C Fund 146 to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Budget; authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed first amendment, subject to approval by the City Attorney; conduct a full assessment of the Safe Route to School Program, and request a count of children only from the crossing guards in lieu of staff.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried
17.c ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO RECLASSIFY AND AMEND THE SALARY
AND BENEFITS REPORT FOR THE RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST
POSITION, APPROVE REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE, AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS - 26-AS-001
(Interim Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman)
Interim Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman provided a presentation.
No public comment was provided.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Mayor Saemann
To adopt Resolution No. RES-26-7532 to reclassify the Risk Management Analyst position to Risk Program Manager; approve the revised Salary Schedule; adopt Resolution RES-26-7533 to amend the Salary and
10 Benefits Report for Unrepresented Classifications; and appropriate $22,500 to the Insurance Fund for the reclassification of the Risk Program Manager for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried
17.d PART-TIME TEMPORARY SALARY SCHEDULE UPDATE - 26-AS-003 (Interim Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman)
Interim Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman provided a presentation.
No public comment was provided.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Mayor Saemann
To adopt Resolution RES-26-7534 to amend the Temporary Employee Hourly Wage Rates, Effective January 1, 2026.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried
17.e APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF, INC. TO PROVIDE AS-NEEDED STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES CITYWIDE - 26-AS002 (Interim Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman)
Interim Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman provided a presentation.
Mayor Saemann asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions and requested regular updates on the use of temporary staffing.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
Virtual Public Comment:
• Nancy Schwappach
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Mayor Saemann
11 To approve an agreement with Robert Half, Inc to provide as-needed temporary staff augmentation services citywide through a cooperative purchasing agreement with Robert Half, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $500,000; authorize the City Attorney to authorize modifications to the proposed agreement, if needed; and authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed agreement with the City Clerk attesting the proposed agreements, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried
17.f INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 2.20 COMMUNITY RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT, 2.28 PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY
RESOURCES ADVISORY DEPARTMENT, AND 12.30 SPECIAL
EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY - 26-CR-007
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols provided a presentation.
No public comment was provided.
Moved by: Mayor Saemann
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To introduce by title only and waive the first reading of Ordinance No.
ORD-26-1495 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending Chapters 2.20, 2.28, and 12.30 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to update the title of the Community Resources Department and determining the Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“Ceqa”)." Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried
17.g ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CIP 699 PARKING LOT C STRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS - 26-PW-002
CEQA: Determine that CIP 699, Parking Lot C Structure Improvements, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(Existing Facilities). The proposed project scope involves functional improvements to the existing parking structure. (City Engineer Saad Malim)
12 City Engineer Saad Malim provided a presentation.
Mayor Saemann asked various questions.
Public Works Director Joseph SanClemente provided information.
No public comment was provided.
Moved by: Mayor Saemann
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To determine that CIP 699, Parking Lot C Structure Improvements, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(Existing Facilities); adopt Resolution No. RES26-7535 authorizing an increase of $240,873, to fund the construction contract change order with Slater Waterproofing, Inc. for a total current authorization of $2,243,415 for CIP 699 Parking Lot C Structure Improvements; approve an appropriation of $151,957 to CIP 699 Parking Lot C Structure Improvements in the Capital Improvement Project fund for the proposed change order from remaining CIP 603 funds; and authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the proposed contract, and approve minor modifications if necessary, and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried
17.h INFORMATIONAL ITEM REGARDING FEES FOR COMMERCIAL
ENCROACHMENT AREAS - 26-CMO-001
Informational item supported by Councilmember Keegan and Mayor Saemann
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss provided a presentation.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
Virtual Public Comment:
• Nancy Swappach
Councilmember Keegan asked various questions and provided comments.
Mayor Saemann asked various questions.
Councilmember Francois expressed support to bring down the rate for retail.
City Manager Napolitano provided information.
13 To receive and file this Informational Item regarding commercial encroachment fees and return with a future action item to reduce the rate for retail food and retail to $2 per square foot.
Supported by Keegan, Councilmember Francois, and Mayor Saemann.
17.i CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR A BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS HANDBOOK - 26-CCO-001
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
City Clerk Maravilla provided a presentation.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
City Clerk Maravilla provided additional information.
Mayor Saemann asked various questions.
City Manager Napolitano provided additional information.
Councilmember Keegan provided comments.
No public comment was provided.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Council continued deliberations on this item and directed staff to revise the handbook, circulate the handbook amongst commissions for feedback, and bring it back to Council at a future meeting.
Council agreed to require Sexual Harassment Prevention training and education for all public officials and agreed to require a Live Scan for newly appointed board and commission members.
To approve the Boards and Commissions Handbook; provide direction on a new live scan or background check requirement for newly appointed commissioners; and provide direction on requiring a sexual harassment prevention training for all commissioners.
18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Saemann requested support for the Planning Commission to review all enforcement options available in a Precise Development Plan for Decommissioned Areas.
Councilmember Keegan asked various questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
14 City Manager Napolitano answered various questions.
18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 26-CMO-003
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
19. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Napolitano acknowledged City Clerk Maravilla for her service to the City and provided a City Manager Report.
Mayor Saemann and Councilmember Jackson acknowledged City Clerk Maravilla for her service to the City.
20. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This is reserved for items that do not require City Council action. The City Council may request a future agenda item to discuss an informational item. Otherwise, discussion of informational items will not be taken.
20.a PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY
COMMISSION MINUTES
(Office Assistant Amari Gilbert)
20.b PARKING CITATION AND REVENUE REPORT—DECEMBER 2025
(Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales)
21. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saemann adjourned the meeting and read a eulogy in memory of Cathy McCurdy and Rick Hankus at 9:25 p.m.
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Meeting Date: January 27, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-AS-011
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
CHECK REGISTERS
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the check registers for January 7, 2026 through January 14, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.
Attachments:
1. Check Register 1-7-2026
2. Check Register 1-14-2026
Respectfully Submitted by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager
01/07/2026
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
110956 1/7/2026 23900 ADLERHORST INTERNATIONAL LLC 124221 SUPPLIES FOR K9 170-2105-5401 710.00
170-2105-5401 55.03
23900 Total : 765.03
110957 1/7/2026 06827 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT 105796 CROSSING GUARD SVS 12.7-12.20.25 146-2102-4201 18,510.99
06827 Total : 18,510.99
110958 1/7/2026 00321 AT&T 000024523673 PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS/NOV25 001-2101-4304 130.09
00321 Total : 130.09
110959 1/7/2026 16660 ATHENS SERVICES 20686559 PD SHREDDING SERVICE/DEC25 001-2101-4309 86.67
20898624 PD SHREDDING SERVICE/JAN26
001-2101-4309 95.34
16660 Total : 182.01
110960 1/7/2026 21282 BEEDY, JIM PO45158 REIMB-HOSE FOR THE VOLVO LOADER 715-3104-4311 103.46
21282 Total : 103.46
110961 1/7/2026 23755 BETANCE, CAMILLE PO43801 CITATION (32031676) REFUND - VOID 001-3302 53.00
23755 Total : 53.00
110962 1/7/2026 21651 BLUMENFELD, DALTON PO45159 FALL 2025 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 001-2101-4317 5,854.19
21651 Total : 5,854.19
110963 1/7/2026 08904 CA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTH 1.5.26 LIABILITY CLAIMS REIMB/DEC25 705-1209-4324 4,947.00
08904 Total : 4,947.00
110964 1/7/2026 00016 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE ACCT 4286211111 WATER USAGE - OCT25 105-2601-4303 5,245.41
001-6101-4303 32,963.47
001-4204-4303 2,145.09
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
110964 1/7/2026 00016 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE (Continued) 001-3304-4303 416.87
00016 Total : 40,770.84
110965 1/7/2026 10838 CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA, INC 122326695 INSTALLATION&CONNCTION OF BASE 3 COPIER 001-3302-4305 490.00
10838 Total : 490.00
110966 1/7/2026 09632 CDWG AH47B6V REPLACEMENT PRINTER
001-3302-4201 716.83
001-3302-4201 69.89
09632 Total : 786.72
110967 1/7/2026 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398301121425 1301 HERMOSA/540 PIER CONNECTION/DEC25 001-2101-4304 778.71
20236 Total : 778.71
110968 1/7/2026 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398601122125 1301 HERMOSA/540 PIER CONNECTION/JAN26 001-2101-4304 301.09
20236 Total : 301.09
110969 1/7/2026 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188397001121425 PW YARD CABLE/JAN26 001-4204-4201 184.07
20236 Total : 184.07
110970 1/7/2026 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398201122125 1301 HERMOSA/RRC CONNECTION/JAN26 001-2101-4304 150.00
20236 Total : 150.00
110971 1/7/2026 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398901121425 PD CABLE/DEC25 001-2101-4201 102.29
20236 Total : 102.29
110972 1/7/2026 23991 COUNTRY HILLS ANIMAL CLINIC 302216 K9 ARCO - ANNUAL EXAM 170-2105-4201 1,936.50
23991 Total : 1,936.50
110973 1/7/2026 20781 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES C0013845 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES/FEB26 001-2202-4251 574,215.00
01/07/2026
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
110973 1/7/2026 20781 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (Continued) Total : 574,215.00 110974 1/7/2026 23450 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC 63604 STAFF AUGMENTATION FOR CDD/OCT25 001-4201-4201 3,043.80
001-4101-4201 4,565.70
23450 Total : 7,609.50
110975 1/7/2026 22325 DADIGAN, KEATON PO45160 REFRESHMENTS FOR STAFF-DUI OPS 12.19.25 001-2101-4305 300.29
22325 Total : 300.29
110976 1/7/2026 11449 DEWEY PEST CONTROL ACCT 759408 CITYWIDE PEST CONTROL/DEC25 001-4204-4201 1,060.00
11449 Total : 1,060.00
110977 1/7/2026 11449 DEWEY PEST CONTROL ACCT 1233239 SEWER RAT ABATEMENT/DEC25 160-3102-4201 278.00
11449 Total : 278.00
110978 1/7/2026 22862 DIGENOVA, NICOLAS PO45168 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 001-2101-4317 5,119.00
TR1265 PER DIEM - DEFENSE TECH TRAINING 1.16.26
001-2101-4317 50.00
22862 Total : 5,169.00
110979 1/7/2026 19358 DOVE, GUY PO45169 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 001-2101-4317 5,016.96
TR1192 - M3 PARKING REIMBURSEMENT
001-2101-4317 70.00
19358 Total : 5,086.96
110980 1/7/2026 14033 EMERGENCY SPEC PHYS GT997742975 DETAINEE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 001-2101-4201 909.00
14033 Total : 909.00
110981 1/7/2026 22221 ENCODEPLUS, LLC 3327 MR#591393 ORDINANCE CODIFICATON 001-1121-4201 44.00
22221 Total : 44.00
110982 1/7/2026 21217 FJR PACIFIC, INC. 31531 QUARTERLY AC MAINTENANCE/DEC25
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
110982 1/7/2026 21217 FJR PACIFIC, INC. (Continued)
001-4204-4201 1,855.00
21217 Total : 1,855.00
110983 1/7/2026 21402 FLYING LION, INC. 2792 DRONE LEASE & FAA REPORTING/JAN26 153-2106-4201 1,775.00
21402 Total : 1,775.00
110984 1/7/2026 19884 FRONTIER 310-318-0113-1203155 EOC ANALOG LINES/JAN26 715-1206-4304 1,573.73
19884 Total : 1,573.73
110985 1/7/2026 19884 FRONTIER 310-318-8751-0128095 CASHIER TAP LINE/JAN26 001-1204-4304 76.99
19884 Total : 76.99
110986 1/7/2026 01320 GALLS LLC 033573561 OTS SUPPLIES
001-2101-4314 119.94
001-2101-4314 23.81
01320 Total : 143.75
110987 1/7/2026 23736 HANCE, BRANDON PO43755 CITATION (44019881) REFUND - VOIDED 001-3302 38.00
23736 Total : 38.00
110988 1/7/2026 23778 HERNANDEZ, ARTURO PO43844 CITATION (33014929) REFUND - OVERPAID 001-3302 83.00
23778 Total : 83.00
110989 1/7/2026 23663 HI STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE 30540 TRUCK BUILD ITEMS 715-3302-4311 515.99
715-3302-4311 48.07
23663 Total : 564.06
110990 1/7/2026 05356 JOHN L HUNTER AND ASSOC INC HB1MS412510 MUNI STORMWATER MGMT PROG/OCT25 161-3109-4201 8,731.25
05356 Total : 8,731.25
110991 1/7/2026 02428 LA CO POLICE CHIEFS ASSOC PO45163 REGISTRATION - SPRING CONF/PHILLIPS 001-2101-4317 300.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
110991 1/7/2026 02428 LA CO POLICE CHIEFS ASSOC (Continued) Total : 300.00 110992 1/7/2026 00167 LEARNED LUMBER ACCT 1126 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/DEC25 001-3104-4309 116.57
001-4204-4309 147.12
001-6101-4201 889.26
001-6101-4309 80.42
00167 Total : 1,233.37
110993 1/7/2026 23761 LIUKIN, NASTIA PO43814 CITATION (40030074) REFUND - VOID 001-3302 38.00
23761 Total : 38.00
110994 1/7/2026 23799 LM INVESTIGATIONS LLC 2025-0007 PRE-EMPL BACKGROUNDS & POLYGRAPHS 001-2101-4201 4,417.50
23799 Total : 4,417.50
110995 1/7/2026 22925 LOEZA, JOANNE PO45164 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 001-2101-4317 311.38
22925 Total : 311.38
110996 1/7/2026 22305 MUZA ENERGY, INC. 20250423HB DIAGNOSTIC OF BROKEN EV CHARGER 105-2601-4201 175.00
22305 Total : 175.00
110997 1/7/2026 22673 O'BRIEN BENDER, JEANNE 12-2025 CITY RECORDS ORGANIZATION/DEC25 001-1121-4201 2,700.00
22673 Total : 2,700.00
110998 1/7/2026 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 451792533001 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR PW YARD 001-4202-4305 21.17
001-4202-4305 2.06
452562747001 OFFICE CHAIRS
001-3302-4305 607.77
001-3302-4305 59.26
452792497001 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR PW YARD
001-4202-4305 169.07
001-4202-4305 13.56
453396425001 MAT REQ 806488/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4601-4305 25.25
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110998 1/7/2026 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC (Continued) 453405102001 MAT REQ 806488/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4601-4328 31.16
13114 Total : 929.30
110999 1/7/2026 23178 PAPER ROLL PRODUCTS INC 293766 THERMAL PAPER 001-3302-4201 972.00
23178 Total : 972.00
111000 1/7/2026 23226 PEGASUS STUDIOS 1101 BROADCASTING SERVICES/DEC25 001-1121-4201 5,741.57
23226 Total : 5,741.57
111001 1/7/2026 13838 PITNEY BOWES INC 1028690528 MR#43541 POSTAGE METER SUPPLIES 001-1208-4305 100.19
13838 Total : 100.19
111002 1/7/2026 23760 PLOTKIN, DREW PO43817 CITATION (44020109) REFUND - VOID 001-3302 38.00
23760 Total : 38.00
111003 1/7/2026 23705 POLARIS SALES INC 14188-W1D6G5-8132100 VEHICLE PURCHASE-2 POLARIS RANGERS 715-2101-5403 83,249.44
170-2105-5403 8,624.24
715-2101-5403 883.48
170-2105-5403 91.52
715-2101-5403 2,718.39
170-2105-5403 281.61
715-2101-5403 7,908.69
170-2105-5403 819.31
23705 Total : 104,576.68
111004 1/7/2026 17676 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY CUST#12745405 YARD UNIFORMS, TOWELS & MATS/DEC25 001-2101-4309 75.04
001-3104-4309 84.78
001-3302-4309 67.56
001-4202-4314 449.57
001-4204-4309 152.14
715-4206-4309 52.42
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111004 1/7/2026 17676 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY (Continued) Total : 881.51 111005 1/7/2026 22179 RACE COMMUNICATIONS RC1950079 CITY HALL & YARD FIBER INTERNET/JAN26 715-1206-4201 2,040.00
22179 Total : 2,040.00
111006 1/7/2026 22909 REYES, FABIAN TR1266 PER DIEM - DEFENSE TECH TRAINING 1.16.26 001-2101-4317 50.00
22909 Total : 50.00
111007 1/7/2026 24016 RIVERON ALEMANY, RONNIE DR25-2885 TOW FEE REFUND 001-3841 284.00
24016 Total : 284.00
111008 1/7/2026 22419 ROBERT HALF 65640570 TEMP STAFFING - CDD - ENDING 11/21/25 001-4101-4112 900.00
65688567 TEMP STAFFING - CCO - ENDING 12/5/25
001-1121-4201 3,118.00
65709745 TEMP STAFFING - CDD - ENDING 12/12/25
001-4101-4112 1,719.88
65722341 TEMP STAFFING - CCO - ENDING 12/12/25
001-1121-4201 3,118.00
65734605 TEMP STAFFING - CDD - ENDING 12/19/25
001-4101-4112 1,742.51
65737215 TEMP STAFFING - CCO - ENDING 12/19/25
001-1121-4201 3,118.00
65756587 TEMP STAFFING - CDD - ENDING 12/26/25
001-4101-4112 1,131.50
65768320 TEMP STAFFING - CCO - ENDING 12/26/25
001-1121-4201 1,948.75
65787926 TEMP STAFFING - CDD - ENDING 1/2/26
001-4101-4112 1,131.50
65789519 TEMP STAFFING - CCO - ENDING 1/2/26
001-1121-4201 1,948.75
22419 Total : 19,876.89
111009 1/7/2026 22669 ROCKLER WOODWORKING & HARDWARE 13668567 MR#990793 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 001-3104-4309 807.56
13686799 MR#990794 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
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111009 1/7/2026 22669 ROCKLER WOODWORKING & HARDWARE (Continued) 001-3104-4201 732.60
22669 Total : 1,540.16
111010 1/7/2026 22455 RODRIGUEZ, GEROLD TR1210 PER DIEM - ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION COURSE 001-2101-4317 225.00
22455 Total : 225.00
111011 1/7/2026 22483 RONSMAINTENANCE INC 1383 STORM DRAIN CATCH BASIN MAINT/SEPT25 161-3109-4201 4,084.30
22483 Total : 4,084.30
111012 1/7/2026 24015 ROUSE, MORNA B Parcel 4186 003 008 SEWER & STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE/2025 001-6871 147.35
105-3105 24.61
24015 Total : 171.96
111013 1/7/2026 23720 RP FINISHING POWDER COATING IN 07 TRUCK RACK POWDER COAT 715-4206-4201 443.91
08 TRUCK RACK POWDER COAT
715-4206-4201 443.91
23720 Total : 887.82
111014 1/7/2026 00114 SMART & FINAL ACCT 322063 REFRESHMENTS&CLEANING SUPPLIES/DEC25 001-1101-4305 4.99
001-2101-4305 245.88
001-2101-4306 159.65
001-4202-4305 52.66
001-4601-4308 65.86
001-4601-4328 172.38
00114 Total : 701.42
111015 1/7/2026 10532 SOUTH BAY FORD CF80016CC 2026 FORD F-250 VIN#24068 715-2601-5405 63,312.46
715-2601-5405 6,169.28
10532 Total : 69,481.74
111016 1/7/2026 23733 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL Indident#22841058 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT FEE REFUND 001-3840 140.86
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111016 1/7/2026 23733 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL (Continued) Total : 140.86 111017 1/7/2026 09532 STAPLES INC. 6051476995 MR#435414 OFFICE SUPPLIES 001-1208-4305 316.51
CR6052224856 MR#435414 ORDER DISC CREDIT
001-1208-4305 -31.64
09532 Total : 284.87
111018 1/7/2026 20081 SWANK MOTION PICTURES, INC. DB 4182794 COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT LICENSE 001-4601-4308 510.00
20081 Total : 510.00
111019 1/7/2026 13270 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 00252-26-0094117 INVESTMENT SAFEKEEPING SVS/OCT-DEC25 001-1141-4201 1,875.00
13270 Total : 1,875.00
111020 1/7/2026 19082 T-MOBILE ACCT 267037374 COMM RES CELL PHONES/JAN26 001-4601-4304 220.70
19082 Total : 220.70
111021 1/7/2026 19082 T-MOBILE ACCT 946625962 PD RECORDS/WATCH COMMAND/CELLS/DEC25 001-2101-4304 81.43
19082 Total : 81.43
111022 1/7/2026 16735 TORRANCE AUTO PARTS ACCT 2250 AUTO REPAIR/MAINTENANCE PARTS/DEC25 715-2101-4311 617.61
715-3102-4311 74.68
715-3104-4311 20.29
715-3302-4311 429.18
715-4206-4311 191.33
001-2021 14.61
001-2022 -14.61
16735 Total : 1,333.09
111023 1/7/2026 23002 TORRES, IVAN PO45157 REIMBURSEMENT - K9 FOOD 170-2105-4309 152.42
23002 Total : 152.42
111024 1/7/2026 20670 TURBODATA SYSTEMS, INC. 47231 TPM CUSTOM CITATIONS ROLLS 001-3302-4201 2,475.00
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111024 1/7/2026 20670 TURBODATA SYSTEMS, INC. (Continued) 001-3302-4201 241.31
20670 Total : 2,716.31
111025 1/7/2026 08207 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 1220250342 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERTS/DEC25 160-3102-4201 88.00
08207 Total : 88.00
111026 1/7/2026 23774 WILLIAMS, WILLIAM PO43855 CITATION (40030969) REFUND - VOIDED 001-3302 48.00
23774 Total : 48.00
71 Vouchers for bank code : boa Bank total : 914,766.99 71 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 914,766.99
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111027 1/14/2026 13361 AT&T MOBILITY 287016141723X0114202 CDD&PW CELL PHONES/TABLETS/DEC25 001-4202-4304 429.94
001-4201-4304 413.72
287016141723X1214202 CDD&PW CELL PHONES/TABLETS/NOV25
001-4202-4304 429.91
001-4201-4304 4,740.05
13361 Total : 6,013.62
111028 1/14/2026 13361 AT&T MOBILITY 287301168383X0110202 EOC&COMMUNICATIONS CELL PHONE/DEC25 001-1201-4304 101.08
13361 Total : 101.08
111029 1/14/2026 23101 ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS Req 37 WORKERS COMP CLAIMS/DEC25B 705-1217-4324 7,465.24
23101 Total : 7,465.24
111030 1/14/2026 24014 BALASINSKI, KRZYSZTOF CHRIS 1 BASKETBALL LEAGUE REF FEE 001-4601-4308 80.00
24014 Total : 80.00
111031 1/14/2026 21226 BARR, WARREN Parcel 4185 004 024 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE/2025 105-3105 24.61
21226 Total : 24.61
111032 1/14/2026 18036 BEACHSPORTS PO45189 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 12.30.25 001-4601-4221 5,211.82
18036 Total : 5,211.82
111033 1/14/2026 17706 BENDER, ROSALIND Parcel 4185 004 012 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/2025 001-6871 147.35
105-3105 24.61
17706 Total : 171.96
111034 1/14/2026 19585 BLUE SHIELD OF CA Indicent#26277724 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT FEE REFUND 001-3840 97.26
19585 Total : 97.26
111035 1/14/2026 00262 CALIFORNIA MARKING DEVICE 7605 MR#782601 NAMEPLATES 001-2101-4305 72.44
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111035 1/14/2026 00262 CALIFORNIA MARKING DEVICE (Continued) 7607 MR#435415 STAMP
001-1202-4305 38.41
7608 MR#874782 STAMP
001-4202-4305 38.41
00262 Total : 149.26
111036 1/14/2026 17171 CALPAC 00198 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
001-2101-4315 200.00
17171 Total : 200.00
111037 1/14/2026 21720 CAPITAL LIGHTING AND ELECTRIC 500953 MR#512056 ELECTRICAL MAINT SUPPLIES 105-2601-4309 974.06
501215 MR#512055 ELECTRICAL MAINT SUPPLIES
105-2601-4309 974.06
21720 Total : 1,948.12
111038 1/14/2026 24021 CASHMAN, TYLER TR1273 PER DIEM - LCW EMPL LAW CONF 001-1203-4317 65.00
24021 Total : 65.00
111039 1/14/2026 09632 CDWG AH5J62V MR#782604 PRINTER TONER/INK 001-2101-4305 419.40
09632 Total : 419.40
111040 1/14/2026 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398801122125 CITY HALL CABLE/DEC25 715-4204-4201 121.62
20236 Total : 121.62
111041 1/14/2026 09694 CLEAN ENERGY CE12825964 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS/DEC25 715-4601-4310 44.84
715-3104-4310 64.78
09694 Total : 109.62
111042 1/14/2026 08533 CMTA 200006162 REGISTRATION/ D PEDERSEN, WORKSHOP 001-1141-4317 325.00
08533 Total : 325.00
111043 1/14/2026 24020 COTA, LUCAS CIT#8261 REFUND - OVERPAYMENT 001-3305 60.00
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111043 1/14/2026 24020 COTA, LUCAS (Continued) Total : 60.00 111044 1/14/2026 03674 CPS HR CONSULTING 0019007 SGT TESTING 001-2101-4201 13,647.13
0019008 LT TESTING
001-2101-4201 10,421.60
03674 Total : 24,068.73
111045 1/14/2026 22325 DADIGAN, KEATON TR1267 PER DIEM - COLLISION INVESTIGATION 001-2101-4317 250.00
22325 Total : 250.00
111046 1/14/2026 22326 DEANDRADE, STEPHANIE TR1271 PER DIEM - ICI CORE COURSE 001-2101-4317 430.00
22326 Total : 430.00
111047 1/14/2026 13766 DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY CORP 17893 COLD ASPHALT PALLET FOR STREET REPAIRS 001-3104-4309 1,260.00
001-3104-4309 109.20
13766 Total : 1,369.20
111048 1/14/2026 12735 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES INC 71170 MR#782606 AMMUNITION 001-2101-4201 2,451.53
12735 Total : 2,451.53
111049 1/14/2026 22113 ELITE PRIVATE INVESTIGATION 202515 TRIAL PREPARATION 001-2101-4201 1,180.00
22113 Total : 1,180.00
111050 1/14/2026 16922 EMERGENCY RESPONSE CRIME SCENE T2025-639 JAIL CELL CLEAN UP 12.21.25 001-2101-4201 850.00
T2025-645 PD VEHICLE CLEANING 12.28.25
001-2101-4201 650.00
16922 Total : 1,500.00
111051 1/14/2026 07853 EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIP 12792 CLEAN & VIDEO INSPECT SEWERS/DEC25 160-3102-4201 35,605.35
07853 Total : 35,605.35
111052 1/14/2026 23484 ESTRADA, VICTORIA Incident#25486424 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT FEE REFUND
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111052 1/14/2026 23484 ESTRADA, VICTORIA (Continued)
001-3840 129.04
23484 Total : 129.04
111053 1/14/2026 22926 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 109-1096039 MR#973850 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS 715-2101-4311 224.66
22926 Total : 224.66
111054 1/14/2026 06293 FEDEX OFFICE 101600032688 MR#973905 BUSINESS CARDS 001-1201-4305 31.01
101600083602 MR#973904 BUSINESS CARDS
001-1101-4305 24.81
101600093302 MR#435412 BUSINESS CARDS
001-1203-4305 31.01
06293 Total : 86.83
111055 1/14/2026 23883 GARCIA, LUIS PO45187 SPRING 2026 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 001-4201-4317 4,998.00
23883 Total : 4,998.00
111056 1/14/2026 10836 GRAINGER 9760479239 MAT REQ 874774/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 001-4202-4305 253.33
10836 Total : 253.33
111057 1/14/2026 23415 GRBCON, INC. 24SW17-11 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 8.1.25-10.31.25 160-8421-4201 878,377.57
115-8105-4201 26,970.11
23415 Total : 905,347.68
111058 1/14/2026 19611 HERMOSA POOLS 2681 SURF MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE 001-4204-4201 1,200.00
19611 Total : 1,200.00
111059 1/14/2026 22222 IK CONSULTING, LLC IK-HB1225 ACCELA CONSULTING SVS/NOV25 715-4201-4201 6,198.75
22222 Total : 6,198.75
111060 1/14/2026 19314 IPS GROUP INC INV120027 PARKING METER CC FEES/DEC25 001-3302-4201 17,101.47
001-3305-4201 1,356.45
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111060 1/14/2026 19314 IPS GROUP INC (Continued) Total : 18,457.92 111061 1/14/2026 17862 LIFELOC TECHNOLOGIES INC 423666 OTS-STEP GRANT SUPPLIES 153-2106-4350 226.29
17862 Total : 226.29
111062 1/14/2026 23260 MAC'S LIFT GATE, INC. 00080549 LIFT GATES FOR CITY YARD TRUCKS 715-4206-5405 8,610.00
715-4206-5405 746.55
23260 Total : 9,356.55
111063 1/14/2026 22328 MCBRIDE, RYAN TR1268 PER DIEM-COLLISION INVESTIGATION COURSE 001-2101-4317 250.00
22328 Total : 250.00
111064 1/14/2026 11454 MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS INV87110 DRINKING FOUNTAIN FOR JARVIS MEMORIAL 715-4204-4201 6,705.00
715-4204-4201 577.21
11454 Total : 7,282.21
111065 1/14/2026 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 449176779001 MAT REQ 806487 RETURNED SUPPLIES 001-4601-4328 -29.40
451683562001 MAT REQ 874771/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 47.94
451684225001 MAT REQ 874771/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 32.99
451691198001 MAT REQ 874772/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 72.20
453353636001 MAT REQ 782605/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-2101-4305 86.56
453943672001 MAT REQ 874775/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 75.10
453991404001 MAT REQ 874779/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 31.96
453992280001 MAT REQ 874779/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 38.96
453992281001 MAT REQ 874779/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 22.16
454039724001 MAT REQ 874781/OFFICE SUPPLIES
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111065 1/14/2026 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC (Continued) 001-4202-4305 38.49
454040172001 MAT REQ 874781/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 18.28
13114 Total : 435.24
111066 1/14/2026 00093 OLYMPIC AUTO CENTER 14690 MR#925785 AUTO REPAIR 2019 TAHOE 715-4206-4201 1,404.00
00093 Total : 1,404.00
111067 1/14/2026 23018 PARKMOBILE, LLC US032-2025-002867 PAY-BY-APP PARKING FEES/DEC25 001-3305-4201 1,316.85
001-3302-4201 1,573.40
23018 Total : 2,890.25
111068 1/14/2026 18049 POWERDMS, INC. INV-145886 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 001-2101-4201 3,606.84
18049 Total : 3,606.84
111069 1/14/2026 13608 PSOMAS 228166 STREET IMPROVEMENTS/OCT25 301-8106-4201 54,125.00
13608 Total : 54,125.00
111070 1/14/2026 24011 REC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 30100682 REC TECH IMPLEMENTATION FEE 001-4601-4201 16,000.00
24011 Total : 16,000.00
111071 1/14/2026 21153 RJ PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL 1340 BUSINESS CARDS 001-2101-4201 101.04
001-2101-4201 25.50
1341 RENEWAL ENVELOPES
001-1204-4305 321.42
001-1204-4305 26.01
21153 Total : 473.97
111072 1/14/2026 16970 RYDER, LISA R PO42712 GREEN BUSINESS PROG IMPL/JUL-OCT25 117-1221-4201 2,500.00
16970 Total : 2,500.00
111073 1/14/2026 16425 SAFEWAY INC VONS ACCT 150882 REFRESHMENTS&CLEANING SUPPLIES/DEC25
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111073 1/14/2026 16425 SAFEWAY INC VONS (Continued)
001-4601-4317 27.66
16425 Total : 27.66
111074 1/14/2026 03353 SBCU VISA PO45179 E CAHALAN CC STATEMENT - DEC25 001-2101-4305 1,096.48
001-2101-4306 103.92
001-3302-4305 928.00
150-2124-4201 86.42
170-2105-4317 140.00
170-2105-5401 4,713.86
PO45197 J SANCLEMENTE CC STATEMENT - DEC25
001-6101-4309 207.87
001-3104-4201 970.20
001-4204-4309 387.16
715-2101-4311 1,418.80
105-2601-4309 111.80
160-3102-4309 142.76
001-3104-4309 932.40
001-4202-4305 -4.16
PO45198 L PHILLIPS CC STATEMENT - DEC25
715-2101-4311 7.76
001-2101-4201 85.00
001-2101-4317 875.00
001-2101-4305 664.83
715-2101-4311 54.71
001-2101-4201 85.00
PO45199 J POELSTRA CC STATEMENT - DEC25
001-2101-4305 749.57
001-2101-4317 1,367.65
170-2105-5401 3,362.05
001-2101-4317 1,269.05
001-2101-4305 318.27
PO45200 L NICHOLS CC STATEMENT - DEC25
001-4601-4328 440.93
001-4601-4308 39.78
001-4601-4317 399.49
001-4601-4308 525.45
001-4601-4201 468.05
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111074 1/14/2026 03353 SBCU VISA (Continued)
001-4601-4305 120.02
001-4601-4317 257.00
001-4601-4308 11.98
001-4601-4305 387.48
001-4601-4308 135.92
001-4601-4201 2,621.00
PO45209 M GAGLIA CC STATEMENT - DEC25
001-2101-4305 284.17
001-3302-4201 495.52
001-2101-4305 153.65
PO45219 B WALKER CC STATEMENT - DEC25
001-1203-4201 4,529.02
001-1203-4317 1,121.68
001-1203-4305 88.70
001-1202-4315 155.00
001-1202-4305 1,228.00
PO45220 A BECKER CC STATEMENT - DEC25
001-4201-4305 257.04
001-4101-4305 171.36
03353 Total : 33,965.64
111075 1/14/2026 17903 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CUST#4251-1921-1 PAINTING SUPPLIES/DEC25 105-2601-4309 34.85
001-4204-4309 274.89
17903 Total : 309.74
111076 1/14/2026 19829 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLC 161222413-001 MAT REQ 989967/LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES 001-6101-4309 447.15
19829 Total : 447.15
111077 1/14/2026 23382 SLATER WATERPROOFING, INC. 4753 LOT C STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/NOV25 122-8699-4201 176,025.50
23382 Total : 176,025.50
111078 1/14/2026 23561 SMARTRISE ELEVATOR SERVICE INC 46997 LOT C ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION/AUG25 301-8699-4201 23,102.10
47371 LOT C ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION/SEPT25
301-8699-4201 20,251.05
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111078 1/14/2026 23561 SMARTRISE ELEVATOR SERVICE INC (Continued) 47372 LOT C ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION/SEPT25
301-8699-4201 2,437.27
47684 LOT C ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION/OCT25
301-8699-4201 2,423.45
47972 LOT C ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION/NOV25
301-8699-4201 3,519.75
48012 LOT C ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION/NOV25
301-8699-4201 8,149.47
23561 Total : 59,883.09
111079 1/14/2026 00170 SOCAL GAS 170-781-3287 9 YARD CNG STATION/DEC25 715-3104-4310 101.64
715-4204-4310 101.64
715-6101-4310 101.64
00170 Total : 304.92
111080 1/14/2026 21538 SPECIALIZED ELEVATOR SERVICES 92827 PARKING STRUCTURE ELEVATOR MAINT/JAN26 001-3304-4201 230.84
92828 CITY HALL ELEVATOR MAINT/JAN26
001-4204-4201 222.62
21538 Total : 453.46
111081 1/14/2026 22716 STRICTLY TINT 011126 WINDOW TINT FOR BASE 3 715-3302-4311 795.00
22716 Total : 795.00
111082 1/14/2026 19082 T-MOBILE ACCT 954297746 PW YARD CELL PHONES/HOT SPOTS/DEC25 001-4202-4304 697.41
19082 Total : 697.41
111083 1/14/2026 05626 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 045-548164 ERP SOFTWARE CONVERSION 12.8-12.10.25 715-1206-4201 3,912.00
045-548764 ERP SOFTWARE CONVERSION 12.14-12.16.25
715-1206-4201 3,912.00
05626 Total : 7,824.00
111084 1/14/2026 14007 ULINE 202482019 DESKS FOR OFFICERS 001-3302-4305 2,525.00
001-3302-4305 340.84
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111084 1/14/2026 14007 ULINE (Continued) Total : 2,865.84 111085 1/14/2026 20388 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE PO45183 PO BOX 728 PERMIT FOR CITATION PYMTS 001-1203-4305 464.00
20388 Total : 464.00
111086 1/14/2026 00322 VCA HERMOSA ANIMAL HOSPITAL 5790668830 K9 CHARLIE ANNUAL EXAM 170-2105-4201 1,037.56
00322 Total : 1,037.56
111087 1/14/2026 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73553910 VOIP PHONES/CITY HALL&PD/NOV25 001-1101-4304 16.31
001-1121-4304 57.07
001-1132-4304 16.31
001-1141-4304 32.61
001-1201-4304 154.90
001-1202-4304 97.83
001-1203-4304 89.68
001-1204-4304 105.98
001-1208-4304 8.15
001-2101-4304 538.07
001-4101-4304 105.98
001-4201-4304 138.59
001-4202-4304 228.27
160-3102-4201 16.31
715-1206-4304 24.45
18666 Total : 1,630.51
111088 1/14/2026 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73554287 VOIP PHONES/PW YARD/NOV25 001-4202-4304 151.36
18666 Total : 151.36
111089 1/14/2026 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73554291 VOIP PHONES/COMM RES/NOV25 001-4601-4304 148.88
18666 Total : 148.88
111090 1/14/2026 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73554283 VOIP PHONES/BASE 3/NOV25 001-3302-4304 84.49
18666 Total : 84.49
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111091 1/14/2026 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73553904 VOIP PHONES/BARD/NOV25 001-3302-4304 65.29
18666 Total : 65.29
111092 1/14/2026 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73553942 VOIP PHONES/EOC/NOV25 001-1201-4304 51.06
18666 Total : 51.06
111093 1/14/2026 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73554677 VOIP PHONES/CHA/NOV25 001-1201-4304 15.14
18666 Total : 15.14
111094 1/14/2026 20944 VITAL MEDICAL SERVICES, LLC 4794 BLOOD DRAWS - OTS CHECKPOINT 150-2114-4201 817.00
20944 Total : 817.00
111095 1/14/2026 23744 WEINSTEIN, DONALD S Parcel 4169 029 013 SEWER & STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE/2025 001-6871 147.35
105-3105 24.61
23744 Total : 171.96
111096 1/14/2026 15188 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-64278 24/25 SB1029 CDIAC REPORT PREP&FILING 001-1202-4201 500.00
15188 Total : 500.00
1292025 12/9/2025 14691 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE Wire date 12.9.25A WORKERS COMP CLAIMS/SEPT25 705-1217-4324 11,842.04
Wire date 12.9.25B WORKERS COMP CLAIMS/OCT25
705-1217-4324 50,935.41
Wire date 12.9.25C WORKERS COMP CLAIMS/NOV25
705-1217-4324 16,609.01
Wire date 12.9.25REV REVERSAL-WORKERS COMP CLAIMS
705-1217-4324 -73,341.98
14691 Total : 6,044.48
7811308 12/30/2025 03432 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Acct ending 5596 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/DEC25~ 715-3302-4311 334.15
001-6101-4309 1,875.16
001-3104-4201 778.21
001-3104-4309 2,722.39
01/14/2026
Check Register
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12 4:15:51PM
Page:
Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
7811308 12/30/2025 03432 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES (Continued) 001-4204-4201 232.08
001-4204-4309 1,390.71
001-6101-4309 692.23
105-2601-4309 411.83
001-3104-4309 3,380.02
001-4204-4309 953.36
001-4601-4308 239.94
001-2021 242.86
001-2022 -242.86
03432 Total : 13,010.08
72 Vouchers for bank code : boa Bank total : 1,432,656.20 72 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,432,656.20
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Meeting Date: January 27, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-AS-010
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
CASH BALANCE REPORT
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the November 2025 Cash Balance Report.
Executive Summary:
The Cash Balance Report provides a summary of the beginning and ending cash balances for all funds during the specified period.
Attachments:
November 2025 Cash Balance Report
Respectfully Submitted by: Anna Bailey, Accountant
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Concur: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager
GENERAL ACCOUNT
FUND 10/31/2025 11/30/2025
NUMBER FUND NAME BALANCE CASH ADJUSTMENTS CHECKS ADJUSTMENTS BALANCE 001 GENERAL $7,066,255.87 $2,370,415.03 ($2,148,724.07) ($1,090,922.21) ($494,099.18) $5,702,925.44 105 LIGHTING/LANDSCAPING ($45,750.60) $3,735.95 $12,646.07 ($28,286.45) (2,218.78) ($59,873.81) 115 STATE GAS TAX $433,712.53 $95,797.91 ($31,745.20) (943.61) $496,821.63 116 TDA 3 Fund $0.00 $0.00
117 AB939 $189,914.90 $8,062.19 $314.12 $198,291.21
121 PROP A OPEN SPACE ($167,784.72) ($167,784.72)
122 TYCO $2,169,069.23 $3,441.52 $2,172,510.75
125 PARK REC FAC TAX $390,004.57 $618.79 $390,623.36
135 BAYVIEW DRIVE DISTRICT ADMIN EXPENSE $7,115.19 $11.29 $7,126.48 138 LOMA DISTRICT ADMIN EXPENSE $23.83 $0.01 $23.84
139 BEACH DRIVE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ADMIN EXPENSE $1,771.71 $2.81 $1,774.52 140 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT $1.37 $1.37
145 PROPOSITION A $254,026.44 $39,696.50 $459.05 ($4,403.46) $289,778.53 146 PROPOSITION C $926,491.82 $32,927.14 ($424.02) ($37,364.11) (500.71) $921,130.12 147 MEASURE R $419,084.68 $24,691.67 $475.67 (70.48) $444,181.54 148 MEASURE M $158,574.02 $27,969.41 $295.98 $186,839.41 149 MEASURE W $996,868.26 $272.68 (355.52) $996,785.42
150 GRANTS ($855,489.97) $136,902.44 $105.41 ($9,867.57) ($728,349.69) 152 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT $142,454.72 ($220.61) (64.37) $142,169.74 153 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES $628,242.10 $33,607.52 $1,045.65 ($2,815.30) $660,079.97 157 FEMA/CalOES ($602,668.12) ($602,668.12)
158 CARES ACT $0.35 $0.35
160 SEWER MAINTENANCE $2,757,629.73 $12,191.59 ($32,194.98) ($41,487.37) (6,499.52) $2,689,639.45 161 STORM DRAIN FUND $2,365,408.82 $28,764.99 ($10,920.00) (7,089.68) $2,376,164.13 170 ASSET SEIZURE/FORFEITURE $515,521.47 $70,930.45 $918.36 ($7,639.73) $579,730.55 180 FIRE PROTECTION $17,605.31 $5.55 $27.93 $17,638.79
190 RTI UNDERSEA CABLE $1,227,791.24 ($2,879.11) (1,325.62) $1,223,586.51 191 RTI UNDERSEA CABLE TIDELANDS $359,190.10 $569.90 $359,760.00 201 2015 LEASE REVENUE BONDS $9,817.85 $9,817.85
301 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT $13,199,318.83 $8,925.85 ($100,571.99) (5,486.27) $13,102,186.42 313 GREENWICH VILLAGE UTILITY UNDERGROUND ($531,269.16) ($531,269.16) 609 BAYVIEW DRIVE REDEMPTION $9,395.69 $14.92 $9,410.61 610 LOWER PIER DISTRICT REDEMPTION $3,605.70 $5.73 $3,611.43 611 BEACH DRIVE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT REDEMPTION $2,330.07 $3.70 $2,333.77 612 BEACH DRIVE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT RESERVE $5,296.22 $8.40 $5,304.62 617 MYRTLE AVE ASSESSMENT FUND $52,130.58 $52,130.58
618 LOMA DRIVE ASSESSMENT FUND $90,040.31 $90,040.31
619 BAYVIEW DRIVE DISTRICT RESERVE $17,385.03 $27.58 $17,412.61 623 GREENWICH BOND RESERVE $58,405.30 $58,405.30
705 INSURANCE $8,729,411.59 $357,627.62 (44,819.99) (597.98) $9,041,621.24 715 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT $8,222,791.44 $32,652.02 $124,896.57 ($84,174.28) ($5,042.39) $8,291,123.36 TOTAL GENERAL ACCOUNT $50,681,779.16 $48,451,035.71
BALANCE BALANCE
ACCOUNTS 10/31/2025 DEPOSITS CHARGES 11/30/2025
PAYROLL $22,019.63 $1,709,359.39 ($1,707,663.79) $23,715.23 CABLE TV DEPOSIT $16,763.73 $16,763.73
$38,783.36 $1,709,359.39 ($1,707,663.79) $40,478.96
TOTAL ALL ACCOUNTS $48,491,514.67
BANK BALANCES
INVESTMENTS GENERAL $4,389,932.54
$44,200,703.20 TRUST ACCOUNTS $62,176.62
$4,452,109.16
OUTSTANDING CHECKS ($161,297.69)
INTEREST COLLECTED $4,290,811.47
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2025 INVESTMENTS $44,200,703.20 $50,026.08 BALANCE $48,491,514.67
APPROVED : BRANDON WALKER, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
CASH BALANCE REPORT
NOVEMBER 2025
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Meeting Date: January 27, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-CDD-017
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 17.08.020 (D) OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS (CITYWIDE).
CEQA: Determine the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Common Sense Exception).
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt by title only and waive second reading of an Ordinance “Approving a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 25-04), amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Subsection 17.08.020 (D) pertaining to Home Occupations (Attachment 1);
2. Determine the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Common Sense Exception); and
3. Direct the City Clerk to print and publish the summary ordinances in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days following adoption and post it on the City’s bulletin for 30 days.
Executive Summary:
At its January 13, 2026 meeting, City Council held a public hearing and approved amendments to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Section 17.08.020 (D) to simplify and expedite the business license process for home-based businesses. The amendments are intended to enhance customer service, reduce processing time, and improve consistency and transparency in the City’s business licensing practices. This is the second reading to formally adopt the aforementioned changes.
Background:
The City currently regulates business licensing under Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.04. Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.08.020 further defines the uses permitted in the R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone, including commercial uses such as home occupations. While the existing procedures for commercial businesses and home occupations provide necessary regulatory oversight, they were developed prior to the
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implementation of the City’s current digital permitting systems and do not fully reflect best practices for online, streamlined, and customer-centered processes.
Staff conducted a review of the City’s business license processes in coordination with Administrative Services, Community Development, and the City Manager’s Office. The review identified several opportunities to modernize and clarify existing requirements for both commercial business and home occupation licenses.
On December 16, 2025, staff presented the proposed amendments to the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission for review and discussion, received feedback from the Commissioners, and incorporated their input into the final recommendations.
At its January 13, 2026 meeting, the City Council considered the Plannign Commission’s recommendation and adopted the draf ordiancne without further amendments.
Past Council and Commission Actions
Meeting Date Description
December 9, 2025
City Council reviewed proposed amendments and directed
staff to forward the proposed amendments to the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission.
December 16, 2025 Planning Commission reviewed proposed amendments and adopted resolution # 25-24.
January 13, 2026 City Council approved Zone Text Amendment 25-04 pertaining to Home Occupation (Citywide).
Analysis:
To modernize and streamline the City’s business licensing process, the Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve the proposed amendments to refine and clarify application requirements, ensuring consistency and transparency in documentation standards for both commercial and home-based businesses. The following updates to Section 17.08.020(D) would simplify and modernize home occupation requirements:
Proposed Amendments to HBMC Section 17.08.020 (D) – Home Occupations:
1. Update Subsection (7): Replace the reference to “Planning Department” with “Community Development Department” to reflect the current department title.
2. Update Subsection (11): Updating the title from “Planning Director” to current title, “Community Development Director.” This change will ensure our code reflects the most accurate and up-to-date organizational structure.
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3. Update Subsection (12): Per Planning Commission’s recommendation, the Planning Commission review was removed and replaced with review and approval by the “Community Development Director.” This change will streamline the review process while maintaining appropriate administrative oversight and consistency with City procedures.
4. Delete Subsection (17): Remove subsection (17), which requires a physical inspection of the premises prior to permit approval. Staff inspections for home occupations are no longer necessary given the limited, low-impact nature of most home-based businesses. Removing this requirement will reduce staff workload and expedite permit issuance without compromising code compliance or public safety. Additionally, inspections of home offices are no longer common practice in neighboring jurisdictions.
Environmental Determination:
The proposed zoning text amendment is a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and qualifies for an exemption from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the State CEQA Guidelines (Chapter 3 of Division 6 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations). The activity is covered by the Common Sense Exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. There is no possibility that the proposed change to the zoning code may have a significant effect on the environment, therefore the activity is not subject to CEQA. No special circumstances exist that the proposed change would create a significant adverse effect on the environment (i.e. no sensitive species or habitats, no hazardous sites, no scenic highways, no historic resources, etc.).
Public Notification:
For the January 27, 2026 City Council meeting, a legal ad is not required. A legal ad was published in the Easy Reader on January 1, 2026 for the January 13, 2026 meeting of the City Council.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions.
Attachment:
Draft Ordinance Amending HBMC 17.08.020 (D) – Home Occupations Respectfully Submitted by: Leo Zalyan, Management Analyst Concur: Alison Becker, AICP, Community Development Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Legal Review: Sarah Lockin, Interim Assistant City Attorney Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ORDINANCE NO. 26-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION 17.08.020(D) OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HOME
OCCUPATIONS; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Chapter 17.08 “R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone” to Title 17 “Zoning” of the Municipal Code (“Code”) provides development standards for single-family dwellings in the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) to assure adequate access to schools, parks, and facilities; prohibit negative impacts from nonresidential uses; protect the residential character of neighborhoods; and encourage a high quality environment for family life; and WHEREAS, Code Section 17.08.020 defines the permitted uses in the R-1 Zone, which includes home occupations pursuant to subsection 17.08.020(D); and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend Code subsection 17.08.020(D) to update and streamline the requirements for home occupations in the R-1 Zone; and WHEREAS, the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission passed Resolution No. 25-XX recommending the adoption of the proposed Ordinance after conducting a duly noticed public hearing at its meeting on December 16, 2025, and considered all public comment and testimony.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Amendment. Subsection 17.08.020(D) of the Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
a. Subsection D.7 is amended by replacing the words “planning department” with the words “Community Development Department”. b. Subsection D.11 is amended by replacing the words “planning director” with the words “Community Development Director”. c. Subsection D.12 is amended by replacing the words “planning commission” with the words “Community Development Director”.
d. Subsection D.17 is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 4. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines (Chapter 3 to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original Ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the Ordinance’s passage and adoption, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective, and be in full force and effect, from and after thirty (30) days of its final passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 13th day of January 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Rob Saemann
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Myra Maravilla Jason Baltimore
City Clerk Interim City Attorney
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Meeting Date: January 27, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-PD-005
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK SAFETY
(Police Chief Landon Phillips)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Approve the proposed first amendment to an agreement with Flock Safety for the lease of ten Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) for an additional year for a total of $30,000 (Attachment 1); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed first amendment, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Executive Summary:
The Hermosa Beach Police Department (HBPD) is currently leasing ten ALPRs from Flock Safety. These ALPRs are placed thoughout the City of Hermosa Beach in several key locations. The current agreement with Flock Safety is a two-year lease and is set to expire at the end of January 2026. To continue this agreement, staff recommends the approval of the proposed first amendment to the agreement with Flock Safety for a oneyear extension.
Background:
At its April 26, 2022 meeting, City Council approved the purchase of four ALPRs through Vigilant Solutions, LLC. These four ALPRs were placed in key points of entry into the City with the highest volume of cars. At its July 25, 2023 meeting, City Council approved a two-year lease agreement with Flock Safety for ten ALPRs, for total of $61,500. Staff decided to go with Flock Safety’s leasing program to reduce costs relating to maintenance, including hardware or software malfunction, and equipment replacement.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
July 25, 2023 City Council approved a two-year lease of ten ALPRs through Flock Safety.
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Discussion:
The Department’s ALPR program continues to be a critical component in technologybased crime prevention and investigative strategy. Since its implementation, the system has been routinely used to support criminal investigations, identify suspects, and assist in cases involving stolen vehicles and felony warrants. The ability to quickly search vehicle characteristics has significantly reduced investigative time and increased the likelihood of cases being solved. Currently, all Flock ALPRs are strategically positioned at key ingress and egress points throughout the city, providing valuable information given the city’s geographic layout and high daily traffic volume.
In addition, the Hermosa Beach Police Department works with authorized agencies with prior department-approval to share limited, case-specific data in accordance with established policies. It allows the ability to identify suspects involved in crimes that cross jurisdictional boundaries. Privacy and transparency continue to remain central in the use of ALPR technology. The system does not use facial recognition, collect personal identifying information, and enforce traffic violations. Data access requires a documented search reason, creating an audit trail.
Extending the lease for an additional year allows HBPD to maintain continuity of operations while further evaluating long-term technology needs, usage trends, and funding strategies. Without the amendment, existing equipment will need to be removed and there would be a loss in historical data. Staff recommends an amendment to the agreement with Flock to extend it by one year for a total of $30,000.
Fiscal Impact:
Flock provided HBPD with a one-year renewal quote (Attachment 2) which would extend the current agreement for a total of $30,000. The Department currently leases ten cameras, with the lease cost of $3,000 per camera, per year. A total of $30,000 was approved in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund for the extension.
Agreement Request
Request Amount FY 2025-26 Budget
Dept. Account #
Total Contract
Amount
$30,000 153-2106-5405 $30,000
Attachments:
1. Proposed First Amendment to Master Services Agreement with Flock Safety
2. One-Year Renewal Quote
Respectfully Submitted by: Joanne Loeza, Management Analyst Concur: Landon Phillips, Police Chief
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
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Concur: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager
65270.00022\44437191.1
FIRST AMENDMENT
TO
MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND
FLOCK GROUP INC.
This First Amendment to the Master Services Agreement for Automated License Plate Reader Camera’s (“First Amendment”) is made and entered into as of December 9th, 2025 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and Flock Group Inc., (a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 1170 Howell Mill Road, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30318) (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.
RECITALS
A. The Parties entered an agreement dated May 23, 2023 (“Agreement”), for Contractor to provide Automated License Plate Reader Camera’s (“ALPR’s) and Related Services (“Services”); and
B. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement in order to exercise the renewal options of the Agreement to extend the ALPR’s leases and related services for an additional one-year term.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties mutually agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals listed above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Amendment. Section 7 (Term and Termination) of the Agreement is hereby amended to affirm the City’s renewal options, renewing the Agreement term for an additional 12 months pursuant to the original order form and exercising the City’s acceptance of the renewal quote attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this First Amendment, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect; and shall govern the actions of the Parties under this First Amendment. Whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the original Agreement from and after the date of this First Amendment, it shall mean the Agreement as amended by this First Amendment.
4. Electronic Transmission. A manually signed copy of this First Amendment which is transmitted by facsimile, electronic mail, or other means of electronic transmission shall be
65270.00022\44437191.1
deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this First Amendment for all purposes. This First Amendment may be signed using an electronic signature.
5. Counterparts. This First Amendment may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
SIGNATURE PAGE
FOR
FIRST AMENDMENT
TO
MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND
FLOCK GROUP INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this First Amendment on the Effective Date.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APPROVED BY:
Steve Napolitano
City Manager
Attested By:
Myra Maravilla
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
Interim City Attorney
FLOCK GROUP INC.
President/Vice President
Flock Safety + CA - Hermosa Beach
PD
______________
Flock Group Inc.
1170 Howell Mill Rd, Suite 210
Atlanta, GA 30318
______________
MAIN CONTACT:
Emily Atzen
[email protected]
+16266606222
Created Date: 12/12/2025
Expiration Date: 01/03/2026
Quote Number: Q-177260
PO Number:
Quote
This document is for informational purposes only. Pricing is subject to change.
Bill To: 540 Pier Ave Hermosa Beach, California 90254 Ship To: 540 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, California 90254 Billing Company Name: CA - Hermosa Beach PD Subscription Term: 12 Months Billing Contact Name: Renewal Term:
Billing Email Address: Payment Terms: Net 30
Billing Phone: Billing Frequency: Annual - First Year at Signing.
Hardware and Software Products
Annual recurring amounts over subscription term
Item Cost Quantity Total
Flock Safety Platform $30,000.00
Flock Safety LPR Products
Flock Safety LPR, fka Falcon Included 10 Included
Professional Services and One Time Purchases
Item Cost Quantity Total
One Time Fees
Subtotal Year 1: $30,000.00
Annual Recurring Subtotal: $30,000.00
Estimated Tax: $0.00
Contract Total: $30,000.00
Taxes shown above are provided as an estimate. Actual taxes are the responsibility of the Customer. This is not an invoice – this document is a non-binding proposal for informational purposes only. Pricing is subject to change.
Product and Services Description
Flock Safety Platform Items Product Description
One-Time Fees Service Description
Installation on existing
infrastructure
One-time Professional Services engagement. Includes site & safety assessment, camera setup & testing, and shipping & handling in accordance with the Flock Safety Advanced Implementation Service Brief.
Professional Services -
Standard Implementation Fee
One-time Professional Services engagement. Includes site and safety assessment, camera setup and testing, and shipping and handling in accordance with the Flock Safety Standard Implementation Service Brief.
Professional Services -
Advanced Implementation Fee
One-time Professional Services engagement. Includes site & safety assessment, camera setup & testing, and shipping & handling in accordance with the Flock Safety Advanced Implementation Service Brief.
FlockOS Features & Description
FlockOS Features Description
Community Network Access
The ability to request direct access to feeds from privately owned Flock Safety LPR cameras located in neighborhoods, schools, and businesses in your community, significantly increasing actionable evidence that clears cases.
Unlimited Users Unlimited users for FlockOS
State Network (License Plate Lookup Only) Allows agencies to look up license plates on all cameras opted into the Flock Safety network within your state.
Nationwide Network (License Plate Lookup Only)
With the vast Flock Safety sharing network, law enforcement agencies no longer have to rely on just their devices alone. Agencies can leverage a nationwide system boasting 10 billion additional plate reads per month to amplify the potential to collect vital evidence in otherwise dead-end investigations.
Law Enforcement Network Access The ability to request direct access to evidence detection devices from Law Enforcement agencies outside of your jurisdiction.
Time & Location Based Search Search full, partial, and temporary plates by time at particular device locations License Plate Lookup Look up specific license plate location history captured on Flock devices Vehicle Fingerprint Search
Search footage using Vehicle Fingerprint™ technology. Access vehicle type, make, color, license plate state, missing / covered plates, and other unique features like bumper stickers, decals, and roof racks.
Insights & Analytics Reporting tool to help administrators manage their LPR program with device performance data, user and network audits, plate read reports, hot list alert reports, event logs, and outcome reports.
Real-Time NCIC Alerts on Flock ALPR Cameras
Receive automated alerts when vehicles entered into established databases for missing and wanted persons are detected, including the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) databases.
Unlimited Custom Hot Lists Ability to add a suspect's license plate to a custom list and get alerted when it passes by a Flock camera
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Meeting Date: January 27, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-CR-010
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HERMOSA GARDEN CLUB FOR USE OF
COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE CLARK BUILDING
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Approve an agreement with the Hermosa Garden Club for use of the Clark Building and Community Center beginning February 2026 through June 2028 (Attachment 1); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Executive Summary:
The Hermosa Garden Club (Garden Club) requests approval of a three-year agreement for use of the Community Center for monthly board meetings and the Clark Building for its annual plant sale beginning February 2026 through June 2028. The agreement formalizes the club’s use of City facilities, waives rental fees for Community Center meetings, and requires payment of 25% of direct City costs associated with use of the Clark Building in accordance with the Master Fee Schedule.
Background:
The Garden Club was founded in 1957 with the mission to increase knowledge and interest within the community in civic beautification, gardening, and conservation. The Garden Club requests to hold its board meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at the Community Center from September through June, and its annual main fundraising event at the Clark Building, which is a plant sale with a raffle, bake sale, and family-friendly activities, held in the month of May. The Garden Club would continue to host its general meetings, which are on the third Tuesday of each month from September through June, at the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club for the foreseeable future.
Discussion:
To permit the Garden Club’s requested use of the facility, staff worked with the club to develop mutually agreeable terms for a three-year agreement permitting the club’s use of a classroom at the Community Center and the Clark Building beginning in February 2026 through June 2028.
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The proposed agreement incorporates terms, including but not limited to, the following:
The Garden Club may use a room at the Community Center for the club’s monthly board meetings on the second Tuesday of each month from September through June and the Clark Building for the club’s annual plant sale on an agreed-upon Saturday in May.
The club would pay 25% of direct costs associated with the use of the Clark Building per the City’s annual Master Fee Schedule. Direct costs would include City staff time associated with the use of the facility. The City would waive all rental fees for use of the Community Center room.
The City would provide four reserved parking spaces adjacent to the Clark Building for the club’s use during approved reservation times.
Fiscal Impact:
If the proposed agreement is approved, the Garden Club will be responsible for paying 25% of direct costs associated with the use of the Clark Building, in accordance with the City’s annual Master Fee Schedule. These costs are estimated to total approximately $59.75 each fiscal year for City staff time related to the club’s plant sale.
Attachment:
Proposed Garden Club Agreement January 2026 through June 2028 Respectfully Submitted by: Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Concur: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager
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FACILITY USE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE HERMOSA GARDEN CLUB
This Facility Use Agreement (hereinafter called “Agreement”) is made and entered into on this 27th day of January, 2026, by and between the City of Hermosa Beach, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter called “CITY”) and the Hermosa Garden Club, an unincorporated association (hereinafter called “HGC”). CITY and HGC are sometimes individually referred to herein as “Party” and collectively referred to as “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. CITY is the owner of certain real property commonly known as the Community Center located at 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (hereinafter referred to as “CC”), as depicted on the site map attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
B. CITY is the owner of certain real property commonly known as the Clark Building located at 861 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (hereinafter referred to as “CLARK”), as depicted on the site map attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. CC and CLARK are sometimes collectively referred to as “Facilities.” C. HGC has requested, and CITY is willing to make the CC available to HGC for its board meetings, and CLARK available for its annual fundraiser event, “the Plant Sale”, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:
I. TERM, PAYMENT and TERMINATION.
a. The Term of this Agreement shall be for a period commencing on the 27th day of January, 2026 and ending on the 30th day of June, 2028. b. HGC fees shall be waived for all direct and indirect costs associated with its use of the CC including but not limited to CITY staff time dedicated to the use of the CC by HGC, and use of CITY equipment. Such costs are established in the CITY’s annual Master Fee Schedule.
c. HGC shall pay CITY 25% of direct costs associated with its use of CLARK, including but not limited to CITY staff time dedicated to the use of CLARK by HGC, and use of CITY equipment such as the projector and screen. Such costs are established in the CITY’s annual Master Fee Schedule. Indirect fees shall be waived. d. All rental payments shall be made to the CITY annually on the 1st day of September.
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e. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, both Parties reserve the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party as outlined in Section X.
II. HGC RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. HGC agrees to use a room at the CC only for HGC Board Meetings from 12pm to 3pm on the second Tuesday of each month from September to June. HGC agrees to use CLARK only for the Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser Event on the first Saturday in May and for no other purpose without the written consent of the CITY. HGC shall, at the approval of this Agreement, provide the CITY with a schedule of any additional reservation requests that fall within the terms of the Agreement, and approval of such reservation requests shall be subject to availability of the CC and CLARK.
b. HCG may utilize the exterior area of the Clark Building, including the lawn, for event activities.
c. HGC may not assign or sublease all or any portion of the Facilities.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES.
a. HGC understands that the Facilities are being rented in as-is condition. HGC shall be responsible for repairs caused by HGC’s use and wear and tear. b. HGC may request maintenance from the CITY, to be approved or denied based on scope and necessity. Request shall be made through the CITY website or Go Hermosa app.
c. HGC will immediately report all vandalism to the CITY-designated liaison upon discovery.
d. HGC confirms its acknowledgement that all CITY properties are smoke-free facilities.
e. HGC shall not mark, drill or deface any walls, ceilings, floors, wood, or iron work. f. HGC shall remove refuse upon the completion of their scheduled use. g. HGC shall be responsible for all drain cleaning and plumbing repairs to sinks resulting from food preparation or dishwashing.
h. HGC confirms its acknowledgment that no signs or awning shall be erected or maintained upon or attached to the outside of the Facilities or placed in any windows.
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i. HGC agrees to keep and maintain the Facilities in good condition and to return to CITY the Facilities upon completion of daily use in the same condition as when HGC took possession of the Facilities excepting reasonable wear and tear, and does promise to pay CITY upon demand the reasonable sums to repair the premises in the event of a violation of this provision. j. HGC is prohibited from making any alterations or performing any construction whatsoever to the Facilities.
k. HGC shall provide emergency contact information for a party responsible for HGC should the CITY require immediate correspondence. Contact may occur at any time.
l. HGC agrees to inform the City immediately of any and all identified potential safety hazards and risks associated with the Facilities.
RULES, REGULATIONS and ORDINANCES.
a. HGC agrees to comply strictly with all applicable laws and the Clark Building Use Policy, which outlines the rules and regulations adopted by the City Council, attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by reference.
INSURANCE.
a. HGC shall obtain and maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement a Certificate of Insurance providing personal injury and property damage liability insurance naming CITY its officers, employees, and agents as additional insured with a minimum coverage of $2 million combined single limit coverage. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current AM Best’s rating of no less than A: VII.
Said insurance shall not be canceled or altered without thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to CITY.
b. HGC insurers shall be primarily responsible for all liability resulting from or arising out of the performance of this Agreement, and CITY and their insurers shall not be required to contribute.
c. For insurance purposes, the Facilities shall be defined to include all areas occupied or affected by HGC’s activities, as depicted in Exhibit A and Exhibit B.
INDEMNITY and ASSUMPTION OF RISK.
a. HGC shall hold harmless and indemnify the CITY, its officers, agents and employees from every claim or demand which may be made by reason of any injury and/or death to persons and/or injury to property caused by any direct or indirect act or any omission of HGC, its officers, agents and employees arising out of Lessee's use of
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the premises. HGC, at its own cost, expense and risk shall defend any and all actions, suits or other proceedings that may be brought or instituted against the CITY on any such claim or demand and pay or satisfy any judgment that may be rendered against the CITY on any such action, suit, or legal proceedings as a result hereof. b. CITY shall hold harmless and indemnify HGC, its officers, agents and employees from every claim or demand which may be made by reason of any injury and/or death to persons and/or injury to property caused by any direct or indirect act or any omission of the CITY, its officers, agents and employees arising out of the CITY's use of the premises. CITY, at its own cost, expense, and risk shall defend any and all actions, suits or other proceedings that may be brought or instituted against Lessee on any such claim or demand and pay or satisfy any judgment that may be rendered against the Lessee on any such action, suit, or legal proceedings as a result hereof.
III. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. CITY shall provide HGC a designated liaison from the Community Resources Department to serve as the designated contact. All decisions of a CITY designee shall be final with respect to any issues that involve compliance with this Agreement as well as any issues that directly and/or adversely impact the community. Said CITY designee shall consult with the designated representative of HGC and it shall be the goal of both Parties to reach mutual agreement on matters related to this Agreement.
b. CITY shall provide four (4) parking passes for parking spaces adjacent to CLARK for HGC to use during approved rental reservation times. c. CITY shall provide HGC with access to the Facilities only during HGC’s reserved Facilities use time.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES.
a. CITY has no duty or obligation to reconstruct the Facilities in the event of destruction or partial destruction of the Facilities. CITY, at its option, may reconstruct or repair the Facilities, whereupon this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect except that no rent will be owing to CITY during said period of reconstruction of repair if such reconstruction or repair interferes with the tenancy created herein to the extent that the Facilities cannot be used for the purposes intended. In the event CITY at its sole discretion determines not to reconstruct or repair the Facilities then either Party at its option may cause this Agreement to be terminated and neither Party shall have any liability each to each other.
IV. DEFAULT.
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a. Should HGC fail to pay any monies due pursuant to this Agreement within three (3) days after written notice from CITY or to perform any other obligation required pursuant to the terms of this Agreement within thirty (30) days after notice from CITY, CITY may immediately cause this Agreement to be terminated and thereafter take any action and pursue all remedies available under the laws that exist in the State of California.
V. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
a. CITY and HGC shall each be and act as independent contractors and under no circumstances shall this Agreement be construed as one of agency or partnership between CITY and HGC. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that it neither has nor will give the appearance or impression of having any legal authority to bind or commit the other Party in any way other than as authorized by this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a joint venture between the Parties hereto or to obligate either Party for debts or obligations incurred by the other Party in the performance of this Agreement.
VI. COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW.
a. Should it be determined that this Agreement or any provision hereof violates any federal, state, or local law or regulation, then the Parties shall promptly modify this Agreement to the extent necessary to bring about compliance with such law and/or regulation; provided, however, that if such modification would cause this Agreement to fail in its essential purpose or purposes, it shall be deemed cancelled by mutual agreement of the Parties and neither Party shall have any further obligations or liabilities with respect to this Agreement.
VII. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS BY CITY.
a. CITY reserves the right in its sole discretion at any time or times to close and suspend the use of the Facilities subject to this Agreement for any duration in order to protect public health and safety. Any such closure will not constitute a breach or a default of this Agreement. CITY shall have no liability whatever to HGC for the effect of such suspension and closure of the Facilities, nor shall CITY have any responsibility to provide HGC with substitute location(s). HGC’s rights under this Agreement are subject and subordinate to CITY’s police and emergency powers in addition to CITY’s rights to manage its municipal facilities and its contractual rights as described in this Agreement.
b. Subject to prior provisions, this Agreement is binding upon the heirs, assigns and successors of interest of the Parties.
VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
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a. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings or agreements in regard hereto. This Agreement cannot be altered or modified except by an agreement in writing signed by both parties.
IX. ATTORNEYS FEES.
a. The Parties agree that in the event any action is instituted concerning any of the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party may in the discretion of the court be granted as an additional item of damages its attorneys’ fees.
X. NOTICE.
a. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval or communication required to be made or given pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement may be either personally served upon the Party or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY HALL
1315 VALLEY DRIVE
HERMOSA BEACH, CA. 90254
HERMOSA GARDEN CLUB
PO Box 782
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Any notices so given pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph will be deemed served twenty-four (24) hours after the deposit thereof in the United States mail.
XI. NON-DISCRIMINATION. Lessee shall not in the management, operation, rental, use, or maintenance of the premises discriminate against any person or group based on race, religion, color, medical condition, sex, national origin, political affiliation or opinion, or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition.
[signatures on following page]
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In Witness Whereof, the Parties have executed this Agreement as set forth below.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor, Rob Saemann City Manager, Steve Napolitano
________________________________ ___________________________________
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Clerk, Myra Maravilla Interim City Attorney, Jason Baltimore
HERMOSA GARDEN CLUB
_________________________________ _________________________________ Hermosa Garden Club Parliamentarian Hermosa Garden Club President Alexis Slafer Betty Starr
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EXHIBIT A: COMMUNITY CENTER SITE MAP
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EXHIBIT B: CLARK SITE MAP
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EXHIBIT C: CLARK BUILDING USE POLICY
CLARK BUILDING USE POLICY
City of Hermosa Beach • Community Resources Department
710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 318-0280 [email protected]
The Clark Building was renovated in 2025 and is located at 861 Valley Drive. The 5,119 sq. ft. art deco facility provides a banquet hall and a variety of spaces and amenities, which users may select a la carte, such as a kitchen, meeting room, stage, podium, audio system, and projector and screen. Tables and chairs are included with all reservations. This historic building can accommodate social and business events, celebrations, or gatherings of various sizes.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Hours of operation: Sunday through Thursday 8:00am to 10:00pm and Friday and Saturday 8:00am to 11:00pm.
2. The Clark Building's reservation rate includes the banquet hall, restrooms, and tables and chairs. The podium is available by request at no additional cost to the reservation holder. The kitchen, meeting room, stage, audio system, and projector and screen are available by request at a cost to the reservation holder.
3. All activities related to the reservation must remain within City approved reserved spaces within the Clark Building. The reservation does not include the use of the adjacent outdoor spaces or lawns unless approved by the City.
4. The maximum assembly occupancy of the banquet hall is 200 persons. The maximum occupancy may vary depending on the event layout.
5. The maximum assembly occupancy of the meeting room is 12 persons. The maximum occupancy total may vary depending on the event layout.
6. No smoking is permitted at any public location within the City of Hermosa Beach.
7. Open flame, propane cooktops, and pyrotechnics, of any kind, are strictly prohibited.
8. Decorative materials of an explosive or highly flammable character shall not be used.
9. Painter tape may be used to secure decorative items to the facility. Other tape or other adhesive, nails, screws, tacks, or pins to secure materials or objects to the facility’s fixtures may not be used.
10. Glitter, confetti, rice, or birdseed may not be used. Flower petals are permissible.
11. Foil, “metalized,” or Mylar balloons may not be used.
12. The release of any balloons is prohibited.
13. No storage is provided. All items associated with the reservation must arrive during the approved reservation time and must leave the building at the conclusion of the reservation.
14. A reservation with groups composed of minors must be supervised by an adult over the age of 21 for each 10 minors.
15. Parking is extremely limited within the City of Hermosa Beach. Adjacent public parking lots are available. The City shall consider requests for reserved parking for reservations should the request not exceed more than four parking spaces at an additional cost to the reservation holder.
16. The reservation holder is responsible for the conduct of all persons associated with the reservation and must be in attendance for the duration of the party or designate an alternate to represent the reservation.
17. The reservation holder is responsible for conducting an orderly event and at the conclusion of the reservation must leave the facility in its original state. The reservation holder’s clean-up responsibilities include but are not limited to, clearing tables, chairs, surfaces, and floors of all products, equipment, or trash associated with the reservation, and the placement of any trash into designated containers. This must be completed promptly within the approved reservation time.
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STAFFING AND SECURITY
1. The City’s Monitor is assigned to oversee the facility during all reservation times unless otherwise approved by the City.
2. The City’s Monitor is assigned to specific duties and is not responsible for any tasks associated with reservation, other than the set-up and teardown of tables, chairs, and the podium or stage if requested.
3. The City’s Audiovisual (AV) Technician is assigned to specific duties related to the setup and operation of the projector and screen, and audio system only. The AV Technician is the only one permitted to operate such equipment.
4. At the beginning of each reservation, the reservation holder or a designated representative is required to check in and check out with the Monitor by signature.
5. Reservation holders are required to schedule break times with City staff if the reservation exceeds five hours. Both parties will agree on this scheduled time to provide the least impact on the reservation.
6. City staff is not authorized to sign or accept any deliveries pertaining to the reservation. Any deliveries must be handled by the reservation holder within the reservation time.
7. The City reserves the right to assign additional City staff, Police, or Fire Personnel, or require the reservation holder to provide Security Guards to ensure a smooth and safe event. Additional costs will be the responsibility of the reservation holder.
AMPLIFIED SOUND
1. Reservation holders may request the use of the City’s audio system or the approval to bring in its own audio system or disc jockey for the purpose of giving instructions, directions, lectures, or transmitting music.
2. Amplified sound shall only be permitted between the hours of 9:00am to 9:00pm on Sunday through Thursday and 9:00am to 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday.
3. If approved, reservation holders are required to obtain an Amplified Sound Permit at an additional cost to the reservation holder.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
1. The reservation holder is responsible for and required to provide all equipment necessary for food and beverages associated with the reservation.
2. Alcoholic beverage service may only be considered for approval with the reservation in the case that the reservation holder:
a. Hires an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licensed caterer. i. The City must be provided with a copy of the Type 58 caterer’s permit or the Type 91 beer manufacturer’s caterer permit.
b. The reservation holder is an existing nonprofit organization with a valid tax I.D. number and is approved for a Daily License Authorization through the filing of Form ABC-221 through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
i. The City must be provided with a copy of the Daily License.
3. Alcohol service shall be permitted through 9:00pm.
4. Reservation holders approved to use the kitchen will be provided with a ‘Clark Building Kitchen Use Manual’ to outline specific rules and regulations pertaining to its use.
5. All businesses providing catering must obtain a business license or have one on file with the City of Hermosa Beach.
6. Reservation holders planning to cater are encouraged to choose a Hermosa Beach-based business.
7. Reservation holders with reservations on Fridays and Saturdays may qualify for a 5% discount on hourly reservation rates should they hire a Hermosa Beach based ABC licensed caterer and/or business for catering services.
8. Reservation holders are prohibited from utilizing single-use plastics (including but not limited to plastic cups, straws, utensils, bags) and polystyrene products. Alternatives include compostable, glass, porcelain, stainless steel, wood, or other eco-friendly materials.
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AMENITIES
1. The use of tables and chairs is included in the reservation rate. Table and chair options are provided in Exhibit A. Linens are not included.
2. An event layout must be selected at least one week prior to the reservation with the specific table and chair placement, as well as the podium and stage if requested. City staff will set up the facility according to the layout in advance of the reservation start time.
3. If upon arrival, the setup needs to be modified, the reservation holder shall not move any equipment. The Monitor will modify the setup as needed to a reasonable extent.
4. Reservation Holders must select their tables and chairs through the options available in Exhibit A and are not permitted to provide their own tables or chairs.
5. Internet access will be made available to the reservation holder.
6. If the reservation holder is requesting the use of the audio system, podium, and/or projector and screen, City staff will reach out at least one week prior to the reservation to discuss the reservation holder’s audiovisual needs.
7. Amenities shall not be removed from the facility.
8. The reservation holder will be responsible for any missing, damaged, or vandalized equipment.
SCHEDULE CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS, AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
1. Reservations may be made up to one year in advance.
2. The application fee and security deposit must be received with the application.
3. All remaining fees are due two weeks prior to the reservation date. If the reservation includes several reservation dates on an ongoing month to month basis, the reservation holder will be invoiced on the last Monday of each month for the entirety of the upcoming month’s reservation fees. Invoices must be paid within 72 hours from the time the invoice was sent. Failure to pay may result in the cancellation of the reservation(s).
4. Any schedule changes or cancellations must be made in writing by the 15th of the month prior to the month in which the reservation date the reservation holder is requesting a change or cancellation for is scheduled to take place. Schedule changes received after the 15th of the month prior are not guaranteed. Cancellations received after the 15th of the month prior will forfeit the security deposit.
5. Any damage, loss of City equipment, or excess time spent by the reservation holder or by City staff to ensure adequate clean-up is completed will be retained from the security deposit. If the total exceeds the amount of the security deposit, the reservation holder will be billed.
6. Any fees incurred by the City in connection with clean-up activities and associated repairs as a result of the reservation will be retained from the security deposit. If the total exceeds the amount of the security deposit, the reservation holder will be billed.
7. Any policy violations may result in a loss of the security deposit.
8. Under any circumstance, the City has the right to cancel any reservation. Although very rare, unforeseen circumstances may arise, preventing the City from fulfilling the obligations of the reservation.
INSURANCE
Applicant agrees to furnish the City of Hermosa Beach with evidence of comprehensive general liability insurance in the form of a certificate naming "the City of Hermosa Beach, its officers, agents, volunteers, and employees as additional insureds." This exact verbiage is required. Applicant shall notify the City at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination, reduction, cancellation, suspension, modification, or expiration of the policy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Applicant shall maintain insurance coverage meeting the standards outlined in this Section at all times during the term of the activity or activities for which Applicant submitted its application, as reflected in and permitted by this Agreement. All certificates are subject to the approval of the City’s Risk Manager.
Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Form CG 00 01 covering commercial general liability on an "occurrence" basis, including property damage, bodily injury, death, and personal and advertising injury with limits no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement, or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. The City reserves the right to request greater or lesser amounts of insurance coverage.
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If the use includes athletic activities, Applicant shall provide evidence that the commercial general liability insurance includes coverage for injuries to athletic participants and participant accident insurance.
If the Applicant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR EVENTS WITH CATERING AND ALCOHOL If the use includes the sale of alcohol, Applicant shall maintain full liquor liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 general aggregate for events where alcohol is sold.
For events where alcohol is served but not sold to event attendees, Applicant shall submit liquor host liability coverage.
If Applicant contracts with a third-party service provider for catering and/or alcohol services, Applicant will require the service provider to procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, comprehensive general liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 general aggregate, and if applicable, liquor liability coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 general aggregate, or other lines of coverage the City requires. Both City and Applicant shall be endorsed as additional insureds under the service provider’s liquor liability coverage.
Proof of all coverage shall be submitted to the City for review at least 30 days prior to the event date.
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CLARK BUILDING AMENITIES – EXHIBIT A
AMENITY SPECIFICATIONS
TABLES
Round tables
• Seats 6-8
• Textured black top,
black legs
• 30 Available
• 60”(D) x 29”(H)
Rectangular tables
• Seats 4-6
• Textured black top,
black legs
• 30 Available
• 72”(L) x 30”(W) x
29”(H)
CHAIRS
Chivari Chairs
• White
• Seat Cushions
Optional
• 200 Available
Grand Chairs
• Champagne
• 200 Available
STAGE
• Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ramp
• 16’ (L) X 12’ (W) X
12” (H)
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CLARK BUILDING AMENITIES – EXHIBIT A CONTINUED…
AMENITY SPECIFICATIONS
PODIUM
• Lectern
• Standing or
Seated Position
• ADA compatible
AUDIO SYSTEM
• Built-in System
• Bluetooth and
RCA 3.5mm Inputs
• Wireless
Microphone
PROJECTOR
• Panasonic PTREZ80 ET0C1U100
• Ceiling Mounted
• Remote Control
Operated
SCREEN • Wall Mounted
• 116” (L) x 65” (W)
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Meeting Date: January 27, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-CR-015
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 2.20 COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, 2.28 PARKS,
RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY DEPARTMENT, AND
12.30 SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Waive full reading and adopt an ordinance amending Chapters 2.20, 2.28, and
12.30 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to update references to the Community Resources Department to the Parks and Recreation Department, the department director’s title to Parks and Recreation Director, and the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (Attachment 1); and
2. Direct City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance.
Executive Summary:
At its January 13 meeting, City Council introduced by title only and waived the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 2.20, 2.28, and 12.30 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to update references to the Community Resources Department to the Parks and Recreation Department, the department director’s title to Parks and Recreation Director, and the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Background:
Per Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Section 2.20.010, “the functions of the Department are to provide opportunities for educational, recreational, cultural, and social service activities for all age groups and to develop and maintain in an attractive and safe manner the leisure areas and facilities of the city and to ensure that such facilities are suitable for a wide variety of purposes.”
The Department’s key services and programs include:
Recreation and enrichment programs, including classes, camps, and leagues; The P.A.R.K. After School Program;
The Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity Center;
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Department hosted events, such as:
o Coastal Cleanup (in partnership with Heal the Bay)
o Community Movie Nights
o Hermosa Beach Concert Series
o Sand Snowman Contest
o Surfers Walk of Fame Weekend; and
o Veterans Day Ceremony.
Facilities and open space management through facility rentals and lease agreements;
Special Event Permit Program for events held on public property; and Film/Still Photo Permit Program for film/still photo activity on public and private property.
The current name of the department, Community Resources, may not accurately convey the nature of its services to the public. The department provides a wide range of recreational, event, facility, and permit-related services, and the Department name may not be immediately identifiable with those functions with the current name. The name Community Resources is unique to the City of Hermosa Beach within the South Bay region among departments that provide recreation services. Table 1 below outlines the names of departments in several neighboring South Bay cities that offer recreation services, most of which include “recreation” to more clearly communicate the services offered.
City Department Name
Carson Community Services/Recreation/Park Maintenance
El Segundo Recreation, Parks, and Library
Gardena Recreation and Human Services
Hawthorne Recreation and Community Services
Inglewood Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Lawndale Community Services
Lomita Parks and Recreation
Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation
Redondo Beach Community Services
Torrance Community Services
Past Commission and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
City Council:
September 9, 2025
Councilmember Keegan requested, with support from Mayor Saemann, directing staff return with an informational item on renaming the Department to the Parks and Recreation
Department.
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Meeting Date Description
Parks, Recreation,
and Community
Resources Advisory
Commission:
November 3, 2025
The Commission provided input on renaming the Department to the Parks and Recreation Department.
City Council:
November 3, 2025
City Council received and filed the informational item and directed staff to return to City Council for approval to implement the change.
City Council:
January 13, 2026
City Council introduced by title only and waived the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 2.20, 2.28, and
12.30 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to update
references to the Community Resources Department to the Parks and Recreation Department, the department director’s title to Parks and Recreation Director, and the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Discussion:
If City Council approves the proposed ordinance (Attachment 1) to amend Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapters 2.20 Community Resources Department, 2.28 Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission (Commission) and 12.30 Special Events on Public Property, the ordinance would formally rename the Community Resources Department to the Parks and Recreation Department, change the department director’s title to Parks and Recreation Director, and rename the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Following adoption of the proposed ordinance, staff would proceed with the remaining administrative and operational updates necessary to implement the department name change, including, but not limited to:
Updating Department forms and templates;
Replacing Department signage across facilities;
Updating the Department name throughout the City website; Updating the Department name throughout Recreation software; Ordering of new Department staff uniforms, badges, and business cards; Updating full-time and part-time job descriptions, as needed; and Updating the Department name throughout internal systems with Administrative Services.
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Fiscal Impact:
The estimated costs to proceed with the administrative and operational updates to implement the department name change would include ordering new Department staff uniforms at $2,000 and one-time costs to replace Department signage across City facilities following completion of a full inventory and assessment of signage requiring updates. Staff would seek to manage expenses within the existing department budget and use budgeted prospective expenditures if necessary.
Attachment:
Draft Ordinance
Respectfully Submitted by: Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director Concur: Reanna Guzman, Interim City Clerk
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Concur: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-25-XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.20, 2.28, AND 12.30 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE TITLE OF THE
COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND DETERMINING THE
ORDINANCE IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) City Council is empowered to establish rules for governance and create advisory boards and commissions pursuant to California Government Code Sections 36501, 36505, and 36506; and WHEREAS, the City Council has created various City commissions and review boards (“Commissions”) under its general police powers and state statutory authority to assist with the administration of City business; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update the titles of the “Community Resources Department,” the “Community Resources Director,” and the “Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission” to accurately reflect their purpose and responsibilities and to ensure that the titles are consistent across the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a first reading and public hearing of this Ordinance at a regular meeting on January 13, 2026 and received written and oral testimony regarding the proposed code amendments.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
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SECTION 2. Amendment. The City Council hereby amends certain Chapters to Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) and Title 12 (Street, Sidewalks, and Public Places) of the Municipal Code as follows:
a. Chapter 2.20 (Community Resources Department) of
Title 2 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended as set forth in Section 1 of Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. b. Chapter 2.28 (Parks, Recreation, and Community
Resources Advisory Commission) of Title 2 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code are hereby amended as set forth in Section 2 of Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
c. Chapter 12.30 (Special Events on Public Property) of Title 12 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended as provided for Section 3 of Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3. Environmental Review. This Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(5) as it is an organization or administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity has no effect on the other provisions or applications of the ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this extent, the provisions of this ordinance are severable. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any portion thereof.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937.
SECTION 6. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 13th day of January, 2026.
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Mayor Rob Saemann
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Myra Maravilla Jason Baltimore
City Clerk Interim City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT A
1. Chapter 2.20 (Community Resources Department) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows, in its entirety, with deletions shown in strikethrough and additions shown in bold italics:
Chapter 2.20 Community Resources Parks and Recreation Department
2.20.010 Community resources Parks and recreation department.
The functions of the community resources parks and recreation department are to provide opportunities for educational, recreational, cultural and social service activities for all age groups and to develop and maintain in an attractive and safe manner the leisure areas and facilities of the city and to ensure that such facilities are suitable for a wide variety of purposes. (Prior code § 2-70)
2.20.020 Community resources Parks and recreation director–appointment.
The director of community resources parks and recreation shall be appointed and shall administer, subject to authority of the city manager, the educational, recreational, cultural and social service programs of the city. (Prior code § 2-71)
2.20.030 Director–duties and responsibilities.
The duties and responsibilities of the community resources parks and recreation director shall be to:
A. Recommend to the city manager the employment of required personnel such as assistants, supervisors, leaders, clerical and maintenance employees, and supervise them in the performance of their various duties; B. Administer, operate and maintain existing park and recreation areas and leisure facilities and plan for the acquisition, development and operation of the proposed facilities in accordance with recommended policies by the community resources parks and recreation advisory commission and approved by the city council;
C. Inform the general public of the services and facilities being provided by the community resources parks and recreation department;
D. Solicit suggestions from the general public to improve or increase the effectiveness of the service;
E. Cooperate with governmental and voluntary organizations and agencies in the furtherance of park and recreation opportunities;
F. Prepare manuals, bulletins and reviews on department activities; G. Provide, upon request, assistance of a technical nature to community agencies and organizations having problems relating to recreational social service facilities and programs;
H. Counsel with official of public and private organizations and interested groups concerning community recreation and leisure activities and assist them in the
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promotion of park and recreational services; and shall serve as liaison to the commission;
I. Conduct studies of local conditions and needs for park and recreation services, cultural arts programs, social service programs, and assist with recruitment and training of said personnel;
J. Enforce all rules and regulations, resolutions and ordinances of the city pertaining to public behavior in all city-owned leisure oriented facilities and park areas. (Prior code § 2-72)
2. Chapter 2.28 (Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows, in its entirety, with deletions shown in strikethrough and additions shown in bold italics:
Chapter 2.28 Parks, and Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission
2.28.010 Parks, and recreation, and community resources advisory commission created–composition–Appointment of members.
Pursuant to authority granted to the city councilthere is hereby created and established a parks, and recreation, and community resources advisory commission composed of five members who are bona fide residents of the city and appointed by the city council.
2.28.20 Terms of members–vacancies.
The members of the parks, and recreation, and community resources advisory commission shall be appointed for a term of four years.
If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointments by the city council for the unexpired portion of the term.
Appointments shall be made pursuant to Government Code Section 54970 et seq. Members serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed, without cause, by a majority vote of the city council.
Upon an expiration of term, vacancy or resignation, said member of the commission may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. Where the city council votes to remove a member of the commission, the city council shall determine the effective date of said removal.
In the event of a vacancy, whether scheduled or unscheduled, the City Clerk shall submit an item for said vacancy on the next City Council agenda.
Two absences from regularly scheduled meetings of any member within one calendar quarter, and/or four absences from regular meetings within one
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calendar year creates an automatic vacancy. There shall be no distinction between excused or unexcused absences. When an automatic vacancy occurs, the staff liaison shall promptly notify the city council, the commission, and the member. The automatic vacancy shall not be effective until council receives notice and fails to waive application of this section. The city council may waive application of the automatic vacancy upon its own motion; otherwise, the vacancy so created shall be filled pursuant to the above sections.
2.28.21 Terms of office.
The terms of office for members of the Parks, and Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission shall be staggered for a period of four years from July 1st through June 30th.
2.28.22 Meetings.
The commission shall take formal action at their last meeting of the calendar year to set the meeting schedule for the following calendar year. The approved meeting schedule shall be available on the commission webpage.
2.28.040 Chairperson.
The parks, and recreation, and community resources advisory commission shall elect by majority vote one of its members to serve as chairperson for a period of one year. The chairperson may be re-elected to serve an additional term, or additional terms, upon a majority vote of approval. The chairperson shall continue to serve until a successor is duly elected and qualified. The duties of the chairperson shall be such as are usually carried by this type of officer on other boards and commissions as created in the city.
2.28.050 Meetings–quorum–absences–rules of procedure.
The parks, and recreation, and community resources advisory commission shall adopt rules and regulations to govern procedures and shall by a vote set a time for regular meetings which shall be held at least once a month.
Special meetings may be held providing notice is given according to provisions contained in the Government Code of the state. A majority of the regular members shall constitute a quorum. All meetings shall be held in the community center or other designated city-owned facilities. All meetings of the commission and all hearings required to be held by the commission shall be public.
2.28.070 Duties and responsibilities.
The duties and responsibilities of the commission shall include the following and such others as the city council may from time to time prescribe:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to the department of community resources parks and recreation; and cooperate with other government agencies and civic groups in the
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advancement of sound leisure, cultural, social service and educational programming;
B. Formulate policies on the services, programs and lease agreements of the department subject to the approval of the city council; C. Advise city council on all aspects of the various operations within the department;
D. Make periodic inventories of programs, services and facilities including park areas, and interpret the needs of the public to the city council; E. Work with department staff in the preparation of the annual budget and capital improvement program including parkland development; F. Aid in establishing and recruiting community support groups for the department’s activities, programs and services;
G. Aid in promoting and communicating the functions, programs and services of the department to the public;
H. Aid in the formulation, promotion and development of fund raising programs for the department;
I. Aid in the formulation, development and review of grant applications related to the department.
3. Chapter 12.30 (Special Events on Public Property) of Title 12 (Street, Sidewalks, and Public Places) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows, in its entirety, with deletions shown in strikethrough and additions shown in bold italics:
Chapter 12.30 Special Events on Public Property
12.30.010 Special event regulations generally.
A. For purposes of this section, a "special event" shall mean any organized event, activity, celebration or function involving the use of the beach at which one hundred (100) or more persons are to be assembled, or use of outdoor city facilities, rights-of-way, or parkland at which twenty-five (25) or more persons are to be assembled.
B. No person shall organize or conduct a special event without first obtaining a permit to do so as prescribed by this section. In addition to the permit requirements prescribed by this section, certain special events occurring or planned to occur on summer days within the coastal zone may be required to obtain a coastal development permit.
C. On at least one (1) weekend during each summer season, the parks, and recreation and community resources advisory commission shall recommend that no organized events be held on the beach.
D. To balance coastal access with beach events, the city council shall establish peak season event limits for the beach/Pier Plaza up to a maximum number of days used by events between the Saturday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day. (Ord. 16-1370 §6 (part), 2016)
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12.30.020 Special event application required.
A. Application for a special event permit shall be made on forms provided for that purpose by the community resources parks and recreation department, and shall contain the following information:
1. Name, address, telephone number and other identification information about the person or organization responsible for organizing the event, including its commercial/nonprofit status.
2. The proposed dates and hours of operation of the event, including the period required for setup and breakdown/cleanup.
3. An evaluation of the event impact on city facilities, coastal access, and city staff resources.
4. The estimated daily and total attendance at the event (including organizers, participants, spectators, volunteers and others), with an explanation as to the factual basis for the estimate.
5. A description of all organized activities proposed to take place during the event, and whether admission is to be charged.
6. A description or diagram showing the proposed location of the event, including all temporary facilities/structures/signage/equipment to be erected, ingress and egress, number and type of vehicles and whether existing structures/facilities are to be relocated or modified.
7. A parking plan showing the number of public parking spaces to be occupied by the event organizers, the location of satellite parking lots to be used for attendee parking, arrangements for shuttle bus transportation, and plans for publicizing the availability of off-site public parking.
8. An environmental protection plan showing proposed compliance with specified measures to reduce impacts and costs to the environment, the city, and the community. Such measures may include, but shall not be limited to:
a. Waste recycling and reduction.
b. Energy efficiency.
c. Protection of the marine environment.
d. Community education opportunities.
e. Monitoring and reporting compliance with the environmental protection plan.
9. Such other information determined by the community resources manager parks and recreation director to be necessary to evaluate the proposed event.
10. An application fee in any amount determined by resolution of the city council.
11. A dated signature of the organizer or its authorized agent attesting to the truth, completeness and accuracy of the contents of the application. (Ord. 16-1370 §6 (part), 2016)
12.30.030 Special event approval and permit issuance.
A. Special events are categorized as Impact Level I, II, or III event based on the number of participants, years of reoccurrence, location, time of the year, day(s) of the week, number of consecutive days, and any additional requests. The
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event levels may be further defined in a special events policy guide adopted by the city council.
B. Special events applications must be submitted as follows:
1. New events: If the new event is an Impact Level I or II, must be submitted at least ninety (90) days in advance of the event. If the new event is an Impact Level III, must be submitted no later than July 30 for the following calendar year.
2. Returning Level III events: must be submitted no later than July 30th for the following calendar year.
3. Returning Level II events: must be submitted at least ninety (90) days prior to the event.
4. Returning Level I events: must be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the event.
C. The parks, and recreation, and community resources advisory commission and city council will evaluate and recommend approval of Impact Level III events and a "Nothing Weekend" first, and then recommend Impact Level II events within the targets established in peak season event limits.
D. At the discretion of the community resources manager parks and recreation director, applications may be submitted and approved after the application submittal deadline has passed, provided:
1. There are unforeseeable circumstances (memorial service, team victory celebration, need for minimal marketing/advertising).
2. The event does not exceed peak season or off season event limits.
3. The event can still meet all of the event approval findings (as noted in subsection (F) of this section).
E. Special events will be reviewed as follows:
1. Any new event to Hermosa Beach will be subject to a public hearing before both the parks, and recreation, and community resources advisory commission and the city council.
2. Returning Level III events: will be subject to approval by both the parks, and recreation, and community resources advisory commission and the city council.
3. Returning Level II events: will be subject to approval by the parks, and recreation, and community resources advisory commission and subject to appeal to the city council.
4. Returning Level I events: will be reviewed and approved by the community resources manager parks and recreation director and subject to appeal to the parks, and recreation, and community resources advisory commission.
F. The community resources manager parks and recreation director may issue a special events permit upon finding that:
1. The special event is considered by the appropriate level of review identified in subsection (E) of this section.
2. The applicant reimburses the city for all costs incurred by the city in connection with the event, including public safety, traffic control and monitoring.
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3. The number of estimated attendees can be accommodated at the proposed location and surrounding area.
4. The applicant is capable and qualified to manage the event in a competent, professional manner in accordance with all conditions of approval.
5. Adequate provision has been made for satellite parking, shuttle transportation and traffic control.
6. Adequate provision has been made for security, crowd control, ingress and egress, and cleanup.
7. The total number of days required for the event shall not exceed sixteen (16) days.
8. The applicant provides required insurance, deposits, bonding and indemnification of the city.
G. The community resources manager parks and recreation director may impose such conditions and operational rules and regulations on the special event permit as are necessary to minimize its impact on the community and to assure that it will not be a detriment to public health and safety. Such conditions include, but are not limited to:
1. Monetary deposits, bonds and other security as may be necessary to guarantee performance of all required conditions, cleanup and repair of any city property or facilities damaged as a result of the event.
2. Procurement of liability and other insurance policies to protect the applicant and attendees, naming the city and its officials and employees as additional insureds.
3. Limitations on the hours of operation and volume of public address systems and/or amplified music.
H. Any person may appeal a decision in regards to a special event permit application by filing an appeal in writing to the city clerk within ten (10) days of the decision. The appeal shall set forth the grounds upon which the appellant believes the decision is in error or contrary to applicable law. The appellate body shall consider and take action on the appeal at its next regular meeting following receipt of the appeal; provided, that it may continue its deliberations to a date certain with the consent of the applicant. The decision of the appellate body shall be final. (Ord. 16-1370 §6 (part), 2016)
(Ord. # 22-1452 §2, adopted 10/25/2022, effective 11/24/2022)
12.30.040 Commercial Groups–Permit required.
Permits shall be required for any commercial group requesting use of any outdoor area or public facility within the city. Any firm, association, partnership, business trust, corporation or company that is hosting a special event for the purposes of advertising or generating revenue for profit shall be considered a commercial group. Such permits shall be subject to a fee established by the city council, plus all costs incurred by the city on behalf of the event. (Ord. 16-1370 §6 (part), 2016)
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12.30.050 Nonprofit organizations–Permit required.
Permits shall be required for any nonprofit group requesting use of any outdoor area or public facility within the city. Nonprofit groups may file a non-profit fee waiver or reduction request with the community resources manager parks and recreation director subject to approval by the city council. Such permits shall be subject to the applicable full, reduced or waived fee, plus all costs incurred by the city on behalf of the event. (Ord. 16-1370 §6 (part), 2016)
12.30.060 Pass-throughs–Permit required.
Permits shall be required for any group requesting use of any outdoor area or facility for a pass-through event within the city. A pass-through event is one in which neither the start nor finish occur within the city, but the event requests to utilizes city right-ofway to pass through the city. Such events shall be subject to a permit processing fee established by resolution of the city council, plus all costs incurred by the city on behalf of the event. (Ord. 16-1370 §6 (part), 2016)
12.30.070 Block party permits.
Requests for permits for use of public rights-of-way for block parties may be made only by Hermosa Beach residents to the chief of police. All permit requests shall be subject to review and approval by the chief of police or his/her designee. Such permits are subject to a permit processing fee established by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 16-1370 §6 (part), 2016)
12.30.080 Commercial filming permits.
As determined by the California Legislature in California Government Code Section 14998.1, motion picture production is an important industry to the economy of California and local governments in this state should accordingly provide an environment conducive to the undertakings of the motion picture industry. To that end, the city expresses its desire and intention to create and maintain an environment in the city conducive to motion picture production activities in all areas of the city.
In accordance with this purpose, film permits for nonpermanent filming activities may be issued for filming on or in any private or city-owned property in any area of the city, irrespective of zoning in the area in which the permit is issued; provided, that such transient activity to which the permit applies will not be unduly disruptive of neighboring land uses. The community resources parks and recreation department is vested with the authority to approve or deny film permits for nonpermanent filming activities in any area of the city and in making such determination to approve or deny a film permit application, to exercise its discretion to determine: (A) whether a particular filming activity is permanent or nonpermanent; (B) whether a particular filming activity would unduly interfere with or disrupt neighboring land uses so as to justify denial of the permit; and (C) mitigation measures to reduce any adverse impact on neighboring land uses. Conditions imposed under any permit shall reduce, to the extent the community resources parks and recreation department determines appropriate in light of both the neighbors’ and permittees’ concerns, any adverse impact on neighboring land uses.
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A "nonpermanent" filming activity, for purposes of this section, is an activity under an approved permit which involves no more than fifteen (15) days of consecutive filming at a single location.
The city council may adopt or amend from time to time the filming policy and procedures, which shall be consistent with this section and shall act as guidelines to the community resources parks and recreation department in issuing or denying permits including appeal rights thereto, and which shall be incorporated by reference into any film permit which the community resources parks and recreation department may issue. All film permits shall be subject to imposition of fees which shall be set forth in the filming policy and procedures. (Ord. 16-1370 §6 (part), 2016)
12.30.020 Costs for repairs.
The cost for repairs for any damage incurred as the result of activities related to a special event will be deducted from the event deposit or shall be required to pay the cost of the repair if more than the deposit. (Ord. 16-1370 §6 (part), 2016)
12.30.020 Tents.
Tents and other temporary structures or equipment erected in conjunction with a permitted special event may remain overnight; provided, that a security guard is present at all times. (Ord. 16-1370 §6 (part), 2016)
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Meeting Date: January 27, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-PW-005
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JANUARY 15, 2026 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of January 15, 2026.
Number of Projects by Phase # of Projects
Study/Conceptual Planning 13
Preliminary Design 4
Final Engineering Design 4
Project Approvals/ Bidding 0
Construction 6
Closeout 3
Completed 6
Total Projects 36
Number of Projects by Completion Timeline # of Projects Completed in FY 25–26 12
Completed after FY 25–26 21
TBD 3
Total Projects 36
Number of Projects by Category # of Projects
Street & Highway Improvements 13
Sewer & Storm Drain Improvements 4
Park Improvements 3
Public Building & Ground Improvements 16
Total Projects 36
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Number of Projects by Manager # of Projects
Joe SanClemente 2
John Oskoui 5
Saad Malim 0
Heecheol Kwon 2
Brandon Araujo 3
Ken Bales 1
Andrew Nguyen 4
Kristian Alarcon 1
Briana Aube 1
Karla Vargas 2
Magvern By 3
TBD 6
Complete 6
Total Projects 36
Attachment:
1. Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of January 15, 2026
2. Estimated CIP Project Schedule FY 2025-2026 – Updated January 15, 2026 Respectfully Submitted by: Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager
City of Hermosa Beach
Updated 1-15-2026 UPDATED FY 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Light Blue indicates project milestone updates. ADA Component CIP No. Project Name
Project Category
Project Budget1 Project Manager
Conceptual Planning
Preliminary Design
Final Engineering Design
Project Approvals/Bidding
Construction
Closeout
Project Initiation Date
Estimated
Project
Completion
Date2
Current Project Status Project Description
X 106 Annual Street Improvements (New) SH $3,625,257.00 Heecheol Kwon X 07/25 06/27 In May 2025, staff applied a construction grant for $2,560,000 in funding from Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) STBG/CMAQ grant program. The project was not selected for award, but remains on SCAG's contigency list.
Field pavement core sample was finalized on Jan. 7, 2026 and the report is currently in progess. The project design is 40% complete, and topographic survey work was completed in October 30, 2025 and being incorporatated in the overall design.
This project provides for pavement rehabilitation of various streets throughout the city. The project will also repair/replace deteriorated portions of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and curb ramps. This work will be performed following the sewer and storm drain repairs identified in the Sewer and Drainage Master Plans. 107 Annual Slurry Seal (New) SH $450,000.00 Magvern By X 07/25 09/26 Staff has prepared final construction design plans and specifications which are under review. Plans anticipated to be bid in February 2026. This project includes slurry seal of various roadways throughout the city to preserve pavement conditions and to extend its service life.
111 Gateway and Wayfinding Signs
Conceptual Design SH $75,000.00 Joe SanClemente X 07/21 02/27 The City has received a donation of $500,000 from former Mayor Chuck Sheldon and his wife Missy to fund the design, installation, construction, and maintenance of new monument signage within the City. The primary use of the funds will be for a new digital monument sign at the Community Center near Pier Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway; any remaining funds may be directed toward additional gateway monument signs at other locations in the City. The City previously received a $50,000 contribution for the electronic sign from the Chamber of Commerce in 2014. Staff is exploring the potential for the funds to be reallocated to the remaining unfunded elements in the project including the downtown wayfinding signage and the gateway signage.
Staff is preparing preliminary designs, and further evaluating permitting requirements, and anticipates bringing an item to City Council in early 2026.
The schedule has been revised to reflect the addtion of design, permitting, and construction phases, which are estimated at this time.
This project will evaluate gateway signage, downtown wayfinding and a marquee at the Community Center. Recommendations will include potential locations, preliminary design, and order of magnitude cost estimates for final design, sign fabrication, and installation which will require additional funding.
114 Greenwich Village North Undergrounding
District SH $4,031,600.00 Brandon Araujo X 07/25 12/26
City Council awarded the contract at the July 22, 2025 meeting. The City obtained the bond proceeds to fund the project on August 14, 2025. Construction contract executed on August 16, 2025. Pre-construction meeting with the contractor held in mid-September 2025.
Execution of agreements with SCE and Frontier completed in October 2025.
The project is currently in the submittal review and approval stage.
This project will consist of the undergrounding of the existing overhead utility lines within the Greenwich Village North Underground Utilities Assessment District.
164 Hermosa Avenue Green Street SH $368,286.00 Briana Aube X 02/18 08/26 The City of Torrance is the lead agency for the project and awarded a construction contract to Excel Paving Inc. in May 2025. A preconstruction meeting was held on Dec. 16 , 2025 for construction in Hermosa Beach. Construction started in City of Torrance portion of the project in July 2025. Construction in Hermosa Beach is tentatively scheduled to begin late January 2026 through April 2026.
This project will install permeable gutters to increase stormwater infiltration on Hermosa Avenue, Beach Drive, Herondo Street, 6th Street, 2nd Street, 1st Street, and adjacent streets.
This project is part of a multi-city green street project led by the City of Torrance and funded by Measure W. 421 Annual Sewer Improvements - Phase 2 SD $3,865,610.00 Andrew Nguyen X 11/19 02/26 Project is complete with closeout in progress.
Anticipated completion date has been pushed back due to a number of delays: redesign on Loma Dr, soil conditions and utility conflicts that necessitate extensive handdigging, undisclosed concrete encasements that impeded timely sewer removal and replacement, an emergency sewer collapse on 11th Street in mid-April, the discovery of over a dozen laterals on 11th Street between Prospect Avenue and Harper Avenue that were not shown on the Plans that needed to be reconnected to the new sewer main, a residential emergency backup on 17th Street that was tangentially related to our project, and additional paving has been added to the project.
Contract awarded on July 9, 2024. Construction Agreement was fully executed on August 15, 2024. Construction started September 16, 2024.
Phase 1 of this project, which included lining, was completed. Phase 2 of this project includes design and construction of sewer improvements and repairs based on the Sewer Master Plan. Improvements will include approximately 128 sewer pipe point repairs, approximately 7,315 linear feet of CIPP sewer lining rehabilitation, approximately 1725 linear feet of sewer pipe removal and replacement, and approximately 16 maintenance access hole rehabilitations.
Sewer repairs will take place at various locations throughout the city as part of this project. 438 Stormwater Dry Wells Assessment SD $175,000.00 Heecheol Kwon X 10/23 TBD Staff met with the EWMP consultant, Geosyntec, on August 18, 2025 to discuss the number of drywells and alternative locations, design concept and funding application options. Staff is evaluating options to advance and enhanced feasibility study.
Staff assessed the option of collaborating with the City of Redondo Beach on seeking outside funding to advance the design and construction. Measure W committee will soon begin accepting new funding applications. The City is tentatively planning to submit the funding application in June 2026.
Staff met with the City of Redondo Beach to discuss an additional feasibility study to be performed by Geosyntec for alternate BMP system locations. Staff will be going to Council in January or February 2026 to execute an agreement with Geosyntec to perform this work.
As required by the region’s Enhanced Watershed Management Plan (EWMP), this project will assess the implementation of a series of drywells east of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) between 1st Street and 10th Street to capture storm water and dry weather flows within 118 acres of the Herondo Drain (SMB-6-1) watershed. 504 Playground Equipment Replacement
Project (New) PK $450,000.00 John Oskoui X 07/25 09/26
The purchase of playground equipment through a cooperative purchase agreement was approved at the November 17, 2025 City Council Meeting. Playground equipment has been procured and staff is preparing a package for advertisement to retain a qualified contractor for installation.
This project will provide playground enhancements in three City Parks. Work will include a full replacement of the two-to-fiveyear old play structure with a new unit that has integrated shade and a new rubberized mat at Valley Park. Repairs will also be made to the existing 5 to 12 year old structure and incorporate an integrated shade sail. Seaview Park will receive a full replacement of the existing play structure with a new unit with an integrated shade sail and rubberized mat. South Park will receive a replacement rubberized mat at center playfield area.
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603 South Park Slope, Irrigation, and
Landscape Improvements PK $1,400,141.00 Magvern By X 07/21 02/26 Project has been completed and Notice of completion has been filed and recorded November 7, 2025.Project closeout in process.
Staff secured $189,849 of supplemental funding from California State Parks. Staff also secured $96,242 from the West Basin Turf Removal Grant program.
Staff is working on obtaining Grant reiumbursement. Inspection with West Basin will be on January 28, 2026.
Bid package advertised for construction November 21, 2024. Bids opened January 23, 2025. Construction contract awarded by Council on February 25, 2025. NTP and start of construction was April 14, 2025.
This project will address repairs needed throughout the north side of the park including installing a new irrigation system and landscaping including on the sloped areas.
X 615 New Corporate Yard Facilities 3 PB $1,000,000.00 Joe SanClemente X 07/15 04/29
At the May 13, 2025 CIP Study Session, Council directed staff to hold a joint study session with PW Commission to discuss desired project delivery method (i.e., design build vs design-bid-build). Project delivery method options were presented to PW Commission on July 16, 2025. On September 9, 2025 Council directed staff to proceed with advertising for an Owner Representative (OR) through an RFQ, hiring an architect to determine project programming needs, and move forward with updated environmental assessments. The RFQ for the OR was advertised on September 10, 2025, Statement of Qualifications received on October 9, 2025, consultant interviews for top ranked firms were conducted in November. Council awarded a professional services agreement contract to Cumming Group for OR services at its January 13, 2026 meeting.
Current project funding for design only; construction funding will need to be identified.
This project is for the design and construction of a new City Yard. The current City Yard is in need of reconstruction. A new City Yard will provide a safe and functional area for City maintenance crews and staging.
X 619 Kelly Courts Improvements PB $1,759,785.00 Kristian Alarcon X 07/22 06/26 Bids opened on August 28, 2025 and construction contract was awarded to All American Construction Solutions at the September 30, 2025 City Council Meeting. Contract executed November 4, 2025.
Pre-construction meeting occured October 29, 2025 with NTP issued and construction started on November 17, 2025. Site demolition work has been completed. Installation of ADA ramp entrance to pickleball courts and installation of Musco light poles and luminaires for the tennis and pickleball courts is complete. Installation of new fencing is underway.
Design modifications to account for unforeseen conditions have delayed the project and require additional contingency to be taken to Council at the January 27, 2026 meeting. Anticipated completion in March 2026.
This project will resurface and reconfigure the Kelly Courts at Clark Field and restore all four pickleball courts. The courts will be restriped and reconfigured and the lights and fencing relocated and updated to meet current design standards. 623 Pier Structural Inspection and Evaluation PB $3,717,137.00 John Oskoui X 07/24 08/27 Notice to Proceed was issued on August 12, 2025 for an on-call structural engineer to prepare design plans, specifications and estimates and obtain necessary permits through Coastal Commission, US Army Corps of Engineers and California Water Board related to high priority repairs identified in the July 2025 structural investigations report. 75% design package is currently under review by staff. Coastal permit is under review and staff is actively responding to a request for additional information by Coastal Commission, which will require retaining services of a biologist. Army Corp or Water Board have confirmed that the project will be exempt from requiring a permit.
Staff is working with design team to finalize inspection report and associated cost-benefit analysis and anticipates bringing an item to the City Council in early 2026.
Staff submitted grant applications in November 2025 to LA County Parks Regional Park and Open Space District and a pre-application with the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB); however, the City was not selected with WCB and the application with LA County is still pending.
An emergency partial inspection and evaluation was performed in coordination with CIP 629 and CIP 660, the results of which identified high priority repairs which were completed through CIP 629.
Following completion of construction of CIP 629 and CIP 660, a full above and below water structural inspection of the pier is required to meet requirements for marine structures. Based on this inspection, it is anticipated that additional pier structural repairs will be required primarily on the pier deck. This project will also include design and permitting. Construction funding will be identified as part of a future CIP.
X 626 CDBG Sidewalk Improvements (New) SH $184,000.00 Magvern By X 07/25 08/26 Design plans and specifications are complete. Bid package projected to be advertised in January 2026 and bid opening on February 2026. This project provides improvements to sidewalks and curb ramps on Monterey Boulevard in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards. 630 Community Center Gas Repairs PB $350,000.00 John Oskoui X 03/25 04/26 Bid package advertised for construction on July 7, 2025. Bids opened on August 12, 2025 and Council awarded contract at the September 9, 2025 City Council Meeting.
Pre-construction meeting conducted on October, 8, 2026. NTP issued and construction started October, 27, 2025. Project is nearing completion as the contractor provides final roof penetrations and connections. There was a slight delay with abatement work required for ceiling penetrations to run new gas lines in the both the north and south wings of the Community Center. Coordination with SCG to approve and energize the system has been initaited with anticipated completion of the project by the end of January 2026.
The project includes the design and installation of a new natural gas service connection to the Community Center. Staff identified leaks in the existing gas service which needed to be shut off to ensure safety and can not be easily repaired. The project will restore service.
633 Base 3 Electrical Improvements PB $300,000.00 John Oskoui X 03/25 02/26 Bid package advertised for construction May 22, 2025. Bids opened June 25, 2025 and awarded to Delta Electrical, LLC under City Manager contract authority. Contract executed. NTP issued September 8, 2025. Construction started September 15, 2025 and anticipated completion of construction in November 2025. SCE installing new meter to energize the building on November 13, 2025. Contractor to return to test equipment and finalize as needed before re-occupancy of the building. Construction completed on December 5, 2025. Notice of Completion recorded January 7, 2026 and project closeout pending.
The project includes the design and construction of electrical upgrades and repairs to the City's Community Services building (Base 3) at 1035 Valley Drive. These necessary improvements will allow for safe reopening of the facility that has been closed for use following the electrical fire that occurred October 2025. 635 Community Center Windows (New) PB $300,000.00 John Oskoui X 07/25 10/27 City's consultant, Westgroupdesigns, completed a draft preliminary needs assessment study for the windows and is preparing draft project plans.
This project will evaluate windows replacement for the entire facility to address deferred maintenance needs. The existing windows present safety and security concerns due to poor conditions. This project is currently funded for design and permitting only; additional funding will be required for installation once costs are further defined. 2 of 5
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685 Real Time Crime Center PB $811,061.00 Brandon Araujo X 07/24 12/26 The project is funded through a federal grant. The grant agreement has been fully executed, with project completion required by March 31, 2026. PW is working closely with PD and City Manager's office on advancing the project. .
Staff is also working to advance other critical elements of the project including additional security cameras and the overall software integration that will be the main component of bringing all our existing programs and hardware together with new technology.
Staff received sole-source approval to procure the services of Am-Tec security and City Council awarded a construction agreement to them at its October 28, 2025 meeting.
Contract has been executed and the City is currently reviewing Am-Tec's submittals.
Materials used on the project are subject to Buy America Preference as specified in the grant agreement and the City is working with the COPS office to obtain Buy America waivers for these materials.
This project is to create a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for the City of Hermosa Beach. A RTCC is a technology-driven support center which uses state of the art technology to provide real time information to officers and detectives working in the field and investigating crimes that are reported.
X 699 Parking Structure (Lot C) Improvements PB $2,689,940.00 Karla Vargas X 07/19 07/26 The project is advancing on two separate tracks: the elevator modernization and the structural repairs. Elevator abatementment work including drywall repairs is complete. Bids for construction of the elevator modernization were received on Dec 5, 2024, Notice to Proceed issued for February 17, 2025, following completion of abatement work. Construction started on July 14, 2025 and completed Dec 24, 2025.
The main CPU board and high voltage interface board were found to be defective resulting in delays with troubleshooting existing equipment and procuring and installation of new equipment.
Bid package for structural and electrical improvements for the parking structure was advertised for construction Jan 9, 2025. Bid opening was Feb 19, 2025 and the construction contract awarded by City Council on May 13, 2025. Contract executed July 9, 2025 with NTP issed for construction starting Oct 6, 2025. Anticipated completion of construction in April 2026.
During the first week of constuction, as part of concrete spawl repairs on the top deck, multiple compromised post tension (PT) tendons were encountered during demolition. The City’s structural engineers completed a detailed structural investigation and analysis in November/December and, to ensure public safety, recommended an immediate full structure closure as well as extensive shoring and bracing at all levels to facilitate the necessary PT tendon repairs. Due to the unforeseen full parking structure shutdown, staff identified an opportunity to complete additional structural repairs that would have been part of the Phase 2 improvements for this project and proceed with painting of the structure. At the January 13, City Council meeting, Council approved additional funding to complete painting as part of this project. The additional painting work is not expected to impact the overall schedule as it can be completed concurrently with the repair work. The overall project is currently anticipated to be completed in March 2026 while a partial parking structure re-opening is expected early February 2026.
This project provides necessary structural, electrical, elevator repairs and improvements to the City's Parking Structure (Lot C).
X 102 Bus Stops Improvements - Phase 2 SH $372,000.00 Andrew Nguyen X 7/1/2022 06/28 Phase 2, 30% Design is on hold pending staff availability and further information on any potential for grant award.
Staff is actively working on seeking outside grant funding for the project through the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. Staff submitted a grant application for $440,000 in Measure M funds on January 16, 2025. Funding was approved by the SBCCOG Board and Metro staff.
Staff is working with Metro staff on a funding agreement.
This project will improve bus stops throughout the city. These improvements will include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible curb ramps, crosswalk, striping improvements, furnishing, and other general improvements within direct vicinity of the bus stops.
This project is combined with CIP 193 Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements. Phase 1 of the combined project was constructed in spring 2024, and installed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and updated signage and striping at select pedestrian crossings on Hermosa Avenue, Manhattan Avenue, Pier Avenue, and Valley Drive.
Phase 2 of this combined project will holistically evaluate the safety and accessibility in the vicinity of bus stops on Hermosa Avenue and at select other critical locations throughout the city then design and construct improvements. 113 City Wide Multi-Space Meters
Deployment SH $300,000.00 Ken Bales X 07/23 05/27
Pending staff availability. This project will include the installation of additional signage for the Pay-By-App parking system for on-street parking spaces and replacement of single space meters with multi-space meter equipment. This CIP will include the first phase of deployment which may include Pier Avenue and parking Lot D. This effort will involve purchase of equipment, development of signage layout plans (as meters and signage would need to be removed and placed with new signage), and installation.
X 115 Citywide Sidewalk Improvements (New) SH $607,211.00 Karla Vargas X 07/25 02/27 Pending staff availability. This project includes the design and construction of priority sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvements citywide.
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X 143 PCH Mobility Improvement Project SH $42,375.00 Brandon Araujo X 07/18 TBD The Project is temporarily paused. Metro has reassigned new project manager to oversee the project. The project remains on hold while Metro resolves consultant contract services agreement to further advance the project through the PA&ED phase. Staff is actively working with Metro to seek additional funding through the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. Staff submitted a grant application for $3,000,000 in Measure M funds on January 16, 2025. Funding was approved by the SBCCOG Board and Metro. Staff is working with Metro on a funding agreement.
The City has identified a number of complete street project elements that can be implemented to improve mobility, accessibility, and safety along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) corridor in Hermosa Beach. These elements are described in the Project Study Report prepared by the City and Caltrans in 2015 and include: Traffic Signal Synchronization, Landscape Medians, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements/Removal of Utility Impediments, Transit Access Enhancements, Pedestrian Enhancements, and Aesthetic Enhancements.
Collectively, the improvements will address existing, near-term, and long-range future traffic conditions along this corridor by improving intersection operations, reducing instances of unsafe turning movements, creating a safe and more comfortable environment for pedestrians and transit riders, and improving the efficient movement of vehicles along the corridor.
X 193 Pedestrian Crossing Safety
Improvements - Phase 2 SH $128,000.00 Andrew Nguyen X 07/22 06/28 Phase 2, 30% Design is on hold pending staff availability and further information on any potential for grant award. Staff is actively working on seeking outside grant funding for the project through the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. Staff submitted a grant application for $ f S CCOG
This project will implement rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other measures at several uncontrolled pedestrian crossings on Hermosa Avenue at 4th, 6th, 19th, 24th, and 25th Streets. 417 Storm Drain Improvements - Various
Locations SD $827,421.00 TBD X 07/17 05/28
Staff completed emergency storm drain work on Valley Drive south of Gould Avenue in August 2025. Emergency contract ratification to be considered by City Council at August 26, 2025 meeting.
Full project scope pending staff availability.
This project will design and construct storm drain improvements throughout the city per the Storm Drain Master Plan and other high priority locations.
423 Annual Sewer Improvements SD $1,011,003.00 Andrew Nguyen X 07/20 12/27 Staff is working to identify scope and locations of necessary sewer improvements based on the Sewer Management Plan and noted reported problem areas. Project schedule is delayed due to unforeseen project delays on CIP 421.
This project includes design and construction of sewer improvements and repairs based on the Sewer Master Plan.
Improvements will include lining, point repairs, removal and replacement. 610 Fort Lots-of-Fun Park Wall and Gate Impro PK $150,042.00 TBD X 07/23 11/26 Pending staff availability This project provides necessary improvements and repairs to the existing retaining wall and wooden gate at Fort Lots-of-Fun.
The project currently includes funding for design of the improvements; construction costs will be further defined through the design process.
611 Parking Structure (Lot C)
Improvements - Phase 2 PB $300,000.00 TBD X 07/25 08/27 Pending staff availability. Project schedule is delayed pending further structural investigation of facility as part of Phase I construction. This project will address other necessary repairs to the parking structure identified in the comprehensive structural evaluation of the facility identified in the detailed structural assessment, not covered in CIP 699. 618 Tsunami Siren PB $100,000.00 TBD X 07/22 TBD
Pending staff availability. At the May 13, 2025 CIP Study Session, City Council directed staff to delay the project one year and revisit. This grant-funded project will include working with the Emergency Management Coordinator and the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors to install an outdoor warning siren and integrate the selected siren and the Beach Emergency Evacuation Lighting System (BEELS) systems into the City's alert and warning software platform, Alert South Bay. 621 Comprehensive Downtown Lighting
Design PB $142,284.00 TBD X 07/22 03/27
Pending staff availability. This project will assess light levels, electric system requirements, and desired lighting improvements (i.e., ornamental, roadway, pedestrian scale) for the City's Downtown district. The project will identify scope of required improvements and cost estimates for final design and construction.
X 625 Citywide ADA Improvements PB $238,039.00 TBD X 07/24 09/27 Pending staff availability. This project will provide improvements to access to the Civic Center to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards along with the City’s Transition Plan. The project will provide improvements to curb ramps, sidewalk, and parking in front of City Hall and install a wheelchair lift for access from the Valley Drive parking lot to the front of City Hall.
X 105 Annual Street Improvements SH $602,974.00 Briana Aube 04/24 10/25 Combined with CIP 695. Construction completed on July 25, 2025 (5 months ahead of original schedule). Notice of Completion recorded 9/10/25. Retention released and project closed out October 2025.
Project advertised on 12/12/24 (4 months ahead of schedule), bid opening on 01/15/25. Construction contract awarded by Council on February 25, 2025. Pre-construction meeting was on March 19, 2025. NTP and start of construction April 7, 2025.
This project provided for pavement rehabilitation of various streets throughout the city including paving and striping of approximately 2 miles of streets. The project also repaired/replaced deteriorated portions of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and curb ramps.
This work will be performed following the sewer and storm drain repairs identified in the Sewer and Drainage Master Plans.
This project is combined with CIP 695 Parking Lot A Improvements. 109 Utility Box Wrappings SH $26,516.00 Karla Vargas 07/21 12/25 All art has been designed and installed onthe 24 utility boxes. This project will add decorative paint and/or wraps to city-owned utility boxes throughout the city. The City is engaging a local artist cooperative to create the artwork that will either be painted or applied via vinyl wrap to the boxes. City Yard staff, who have been trained in wrap application, will be involved in this project.
X 605 City Facilities Condition and Needs
Assessment PB $346,530.00 Joe SanClemente 07/23 07/25
Civic Facilities Project Advisory Group presented Council Consideration and Direction on Recommendations from their findings based on regular advisory group meetings at the July 22, 2025 Council meeting. Council voted to receive and file recommendations from the City Manager’s Civic Facilities Project Advisory Group.
The project will include an assessment of facilities throughout the City to understand improvement needs. 617 Civic Center Charging
Stations PB $51,857.00 Magvern By 07/22 05/25
City staff is coordinating the phasing of this work with SCE and their subcontractors. Phase 1, which is the installation of new switchgear pad and conduit to supply power to the new charging stations was completed on the week of October 14, 2024. The first part of Phase 2, which is the running of electrical wires to all charging station locations of the charging stations was completed December 2024. Second part of Phase 2 which is the installation and connection of the switch gear and meter was completed February 6, 2025. SCE energized the new swithgear on April 8, 2025.The electric charges were activated on May 15, 2025 and are fully operational.
This project will explore the electrical power needs and installation of expanded electric vehicle charging infrastructure to serve the Police Department fleet on Bard Street, adjacent the Police Department and City Hall. The expanded charging infrastructure will install 20 Level 2 chargers.
X 689 Clark Building Renovations PB $414,607.00 Saad Malim 07/17 11/25 Notice of Completion recorded 12/10/25. Retention release and project closed 12/10/25.
Staff continues to work on grant reimbursement for full electrification of the building through the Clean Power Alliance.
The renovations will include the following:
New commercial kitchen per current Los Angeles County Department of Public Health requirements, including new appliances, fixtures, storage cabinets, counter tops, flooring, grease trap system, and lighting; New electric powered heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system; New audio-visual system including built-in speakers, overhead projector, and roll-down projection screen; Architectural upgrades including:Furred out walls to hide system components such as electrical conduit and provide a new X 695 Parking Lot A Improvements PB $207,368.00 Briana Aube 07/19 10/25 Construction completed on July 25, 2025 (5 months ahead of original schedule). Notice of Completion recorded 9/10/25. Retention released and project closed out October 2025.
This project will provide pavement rehabilitation in Parking Lot A.
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1. Current adjusted appropriation as of 10/01/25.
2. Estimated Project Completion Dates are subject to change.
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Estimated CIP Project Schedule FY 2025-2026 - Updated 01/15/26 Supervisor/PM
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 421 Annual Sewer Improvements Brandon/Andrew 10 5 385
603 South Park Slope and Irrigation Repairs Brandon/Magvern 10 5 280 111 Gateway and Wayfinding Signs Assessment Joe/Brandon/Kristian 30 25 25 25 25 25 20 10 10 20 20 20 15 5 635 630 Community Center Gas Repair John O /Josh 45 10 5 5 275 633 Base 3 Electrical Improvements John O /Josh 10 5 220 619 Kelly Court Renovations Randy/Kristian 65 65 20 15 5 5 475 164 Hermosa Avenue Green Street Heecheol/Briana 20 30 40 40 20 15 10 5 290 699 Parking Structure (Lot C) Improvements - Phase 1 Saad/Karla 60 60 60 40 30 20 10 610 114 Greenwich Village North Undergrounding (NEW) Brandon/Briana 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 15 10 5 5 815 626 CDBG Sidewalk Improvements (NEW) Randy/Magvern 10 15 15 50 40 10 5 5 265 685 Real Time Crime Center Brandon 10 10 10 10 10 10 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 15 10 5 5 475 107 Slurry Seal (NEW) Heecheol/Magvern 10 30 20 20 70 70 10 5 5 290 504 Playground Equipment Replacement Project (NEW) John O 35 20 40 30 20 20 10 5 5 240 611 Parking Structure (Lot C) Improvements - Phase 2 (NEW) John O/Karla/Saad 5 5 10 10 25 25 25 20 20 25 25 60 60 60 60 10 5 5 455 106 Annual Streets Improvements (NEW) Heecheol/Kristian 80 80 80 60 30 20 35 35 60 60 60 60 60 50 15 10 5 5 905 113 City Wide Multi-Space Meters Deployment Ken/Brandon/Andrew 30 20 30 30 30 40 25 20 15 20 20 20 20 10 5 380 623 Pier Structural Repairs John O/Joe/Brandon/Magvern 55 40 40 40 25 20 20 20 30 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 30 20 15 10 1200 423 Annual Sewer Improvements Brandon/Andrew 20 20 20 20 60 60 60 60 60 60 30 15 15 40 80 80 80 80 80 80 75 20 5 5 1145 635 Community Center Windows (NEW) John O/Saad 20 20 20 20 40 45 45 15 15 10 30 60 60 60 60 60 20 15 15 5 765 615 New Corporate Yard Facilities Joe / John O / Saad 50 100 100 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 120 120 120 120 140 150 180 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 4700 115 City Sidewalk Improvements (NEW) Heecheol/Karla 20 20 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 20 10 10 20 30 30 30 30 10 5 5 500 625 City Wide ADA Improvements Heecheol/Karla 20 20 25 40 40 40 40 40 40 20 10 10 20 30 30 30 30 10 5 5 505 618 Tsunami Siren Moe 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 30 25 25 25 15 5 5 300 610 Fort Lots-O-Fun Wall and Gate Improvements 20 20 40 40 40 40 30 20 20 30 70 70 70 60 25 10 5 610 102 Bus Stop Improvements PHASE II Brandon/Andrew 10 15 30 40 70 80 80 80 50 50 50 50 50 50 40 30 30 30 100 100 100 80 80 80 30 10 5 193 Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements PHASE II Brandon/Andrew 417 Annual Storm Drain Improvements Heecheol/ 20 25 30 30 80 80 50 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 20 30 100 80 90 80 80 80 40 20 10 1265 143 PCH Mobility Improvement Project PHASE II Joe/Brandon 10 15 15 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 1000 1900 438 Stormwater Dry Wells Assessment Heecheol 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 30 30 40 40 600 1220 621 Comprehensive Downtown Lighting Design 20 20 20 40 35 30 30 30 30 50 60 365 TBD FUTURE ANNUAL PAVING PROJECTS 25 70 70 70 70 40 40 20 40 40 80 80 80 80 100 905 TBD FUTURE CDBG PROJECTS 20 40 40 25 10 15 50 40 15 10 5 5 275 TBD FUTURE ANNUAL ADA PROJECT 20 40 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 20 20 20 150 530 TBD FUTURE ANNUAL SIDEWALK PROJECTS 20 40 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 20 40 350 770 TBD FUTURE PIER DECK REPAIRS 20 20 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 600 1060 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total Hours Needed 630 680 645 730 740 755 750 735 740 745 745 695 670 665 575 615 565 680 725 740 785 755 650 595 620 600 565 430 385 390
3.663 3.953 3.75 4.244 4.302 4.39 4.36 4.273 4.302 4.331 4.331 4.041 3.895 3.866 3.343 3.576 3.285 3.953 4.215 4.302 4.564 4.39 3.779 3.459 3.605 3.488 3.285 2.5 2.238 2.267 Projected Staff Capacity 637.2 637.2 637.2 637.2 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708
3.705 3.705 3.705 3.705 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 4.116 Availability (Deficit) - Full Staff 78 28 63 (22) (32) (47) (42) (27) (32) (37) (37) 13 38 43 133 93 143 28 (17) (32) (77) (47) 58 113 88 108 143 278 323 318 Availability (Deficit) - Current Staff (Hours) 7 (43) (8) (93) (32) (47) (42) (27) (32) (37) (37) 13 38 43 133 93 143 28 (17) (32) (77) (47) 58 113 88 108 143 278 323 318 Assumptions: Legend:
Administrative staff is available to assist engineers with tasks t Preparation of request for proposals or on-call task order.
PW engineers manage consultant design teams, oversee construction, write staff reports, develop RFPs, etc. Evaluation, conceptual design, or final design. 1700 hours total annual availability per engineer (2080 hours minus holidays, vacation, and sick time). Advertisement for construction (bid document preparation, advertisement, bid review, award at City Council, contract execution).
Construction
Project close out, including final invoicing, documentaion, reporting to grant agencies.
Fixed schedule due to public safety need, grant/funding timeline, or regulatory requirements.
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424 Annual Storm Drain Improvements (Bard Street) Heecheol/Briana 617 Civic Center Charging Stations Heecheol/Magvern
605 City Facilities Condition and Needs Assessment Joe
105 Annual Street Improvements Heecheol/Briana
695 Parking Lot A Improvements Heecheol/Briana
502 Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail Brandon/Andrew
604 City Wide ADA Improvements Brandon/Andrew
194 Annual Striping Improvements Brandon/Andrew
689 Clark Building Renovations Saad/Karla
109 Utility Box Wrappings Saad/Karla
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FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28
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Full staffing assumes 10 engineers average approximately 50% of availability for CIPs (0.5*1700)/12 = 70.8 hours monthly per engineer, therefore 708 hours total monthly availability for CIP work in the engineering team. Current staffing levels in November 2025 are 9 (or 90%). This schedule assumes reaching full staffing levels (100%) by April 2026. Actual schedules are subject to change.
Depending on staffing.
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Meeting Date: January 27, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-CR-013
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council APPROVAL OF IMPACT LEVEL III NEW 2026 SPECIAL EVENT: LA GALAXY
SOCCER CELEBRATION
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council hold a public hearing to approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation to include Impact Level III new special event, Los Angeles Galaxy Soccer Celebration, on the 2026 Special Events Calendar.
Executive Summary:
The Community Resources Department is tasked with overseeing special events on public property.
Staff has recently engaged in discussions with the Los Angeles Galaxy (LA Galaxy) regarding the potential to host 2026 International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup viewing events within the City. As a result of these discussions, the City received a formal special event application from LA Galaxy on December 10, 2025, proposing the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration for Sunday, July 12 through Sunday, July 20, 2026.
At its January 6, 2026 meeting, the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission (Commission) held a public hearing and recommended City Council approve the inclusion of the Impact Level III new special event, Los Angeles Galaxy Soccer Celebration, on the 2026 Special Events Calendar, with the recommendation there be no VIP section held on the beach south of the Pier.
Background:
The City’s Special Events Policy Guide, available on the City website, provides event producers with detailed information regarding application requirements, review and approval procedures, applicable fees, relevant policies, and Hermosa Beach Municipal Code provisions related to special events. Events are evaluated using the Impact Characteristics Matrix and classified as Impact Level I, II, or III. The assigned impact level determines application deadlines and the level of review and approval required.
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Based on the proposed scope and anticipated impacts, the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration qualifies as an Impact Level III event, which requires review by the Commission and City Council approval through a formal public hearing.
Past Commission Actions
Meeting Date Description
January 6, 2026
The Commission approved staff’s recommendation to
recommend to City Council the approval of Impact Level III new special event, Los Angeles Galaxy Soccer Celebration, on the 2026 Special Events Calendar, with the caveat there be no VIP section on the beach south of the Pier.
Discussion:
LA Galaxy has requested approval to host 2026 FIFA World Cup viewing events titled LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration on the beach south of the Pier, within the commercial zone (10th Street to 15th Street). The proposed event dates would be Tuesday, July 14; Wednesday, July 15; Saturday, July 18; and Sunday, July 19, 2026. Event equipment would remain in place on Thursday, July 16, and Friday, July 17, with set-up occurring on Sunday, July 12 through Monday, July 13, and teardown scheduled for Monday, July 20.
Each event day would feature a stage and a large screen to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal and final matches with merchandise sales and sponsor activations.
Additional programming may include food and beverage sales and live music performances on Saturday and Sunday following the matches. While the Commission recommended eliminating a designated VIP section on the beach, LA Galaxy has requested City Council reconsider and allow LA Galaxy to consider a limited, secured area on the sand if deemed necessary for high-profile or recognizable guests. If the VIP area exceeds 25 percent of the total event footprint, a review by the California Coastal Commission would be required. Additionally, LA Galaxy is in discussions with local establishments to host an additional VIP viewing area or rent a private parking lot for additional sponsor activations and VIP hospitality. Attendance is anticipated to be up to 3,000 people per day. The event would be an official partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) and FIFA. Additional details are provided in the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration event overview (Attachment 1), and the requested dates are included on the 2026 Special Events Calendar (Attachment 2).
The requested event dates coincide with the Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) event dates for the AAU Hermosa Beach Championships, a national junior beach volleyball tournament. Historically, AAU utilizes all volleyball courts within the commercial zone and installs additional temporary courts.
On December 29, 2025, staff met with representatives from both LA Galaxy and AAU to identify and address potential conflicts associated with hosting both events concurrently.
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The organizations were able to resolve most conflicts through coordination. Both organizations anticipate requesting Amplified Sound Permits; AAU for event announcements and LA Galaxy for match broadcasts and potential live music. AAU has agreed to coordinate announcement timing with LA Galaxy to ensure announcements remain audible. Both events would also utilize snow fencing to clearly define event footprints and minimize attendee overflow between event areas.
One conflict related to accommodating LA Galaxy’s event footprint alongside AAU’s. To accommodate both, four temporary volleyball courts planned for the AAU Hermosa Beach Championships would need to be relocated just south of 10th Street, which is the southern boundary of the commercial zone. The City’s established practice is to permit City classes, camps, instruction, and special events only within the commercial zone, as adopted in the City’s Special Event Policy Guide (page 2).If the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration is approved, staff recommends an exception to this policy to allow AAU to temporarily install four volleyball courts immediately south of the commercial zone. This exception would be applicable only for the 2026 event dates and is intended to accommodate the concurrent scheduling of both events. Approval of this exception would not establish a precedent for future events. During the Commission’s review, the Commission had no concerns with granting this policy exception.
If the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration is approved, staff would work with LA Galaxy to provide notification to all residents and businesses within a 500-foot radius of the event site. Such notice would be clear on LA Galaxy’s event footprint, and include notice of AAU’s event footprint, including, and if approved, the four volleyball courts just south of the commercial zone.
Additionally, if the event is approved, LA Galaxy would continue working with the City’s Special Event team, which includes representatives from all relevant City departments, the Hermosa Beach Police Department, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, throughout the planning and permitting process. Coordination would focus on ensuring all public safety requirements are met, including overnight security for event equipment, crowd management, emergency access lanes, accessible seating area, and compliance with all permit conditions. Staff would also work with LA Galaxy to develop a targeted marketing strategy consistent with City standards.
Staff is confident in LA Galaxy’s event production capabilities based on prior experience.
LA Galaxy previously hosted FIFA World Cup viewing parties in the City in 2014 and 2022 on Pier Plaza and partnered with the City in summer 2025 to host a Community Movie Matinee with activations at the Community Center and a film screening in the Community Theatre. LA Galaxy also served as a sponsor for the 2025 Hermosa Beach Concert series For informational purposes, LA Galaxy is also in discussions with the Hermosa Beach City School District regarding hosting youth-focused activities featuring the LA Galaxy
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mascot and Star Squad appearances at Hermosa Beach Valley School. These discussions are separate from the requested beach event approval.
Fiscal Impact:
If approved, the event is estimated to generate approximately $16,300 in General Fund revenue. Direct City costs for staff and services are estimated at $1,300, excluding Police Department services and reserved parking costs, which would be determined at a later date. All costs would be the responsibility of the event producer.
Attachments:
1. LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration Event Overview
2. 2026 Special Events Calendar
Respectfully Submitted by: Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Concur: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager
2026
City of Hermosa Beach Special Event Permit Application Overview Event Title: LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
Impact Level: III
Applicant Name: Kara Korber
Organization Name: LA Galaxy
Non-Profit: NO/YES
Event Date(s): Sunday, July 12 (set-up), Monday, July 13 (set-up), Tuesday, July 14, Wednesday, July 15, Saturday, July 18, Sunday, July 19, Monday, July 20 (tear-down)
Event Time: Tuesday, July 14: 11AM – 2PM, Wednesday, July 15: 11AM – 2PM, Saturday, July 18: 1PM – 4PM, Sunday, July 19:
10AM – 3PM
Event Summary: LA Galaxy would like to host a series of World Cup Watch Parties for the 2026 World Cup.
Returning Event: NO/YES
Event Location: South of the Pier
Maximum Number of Participants/Spectators: 3,000
Age of Participants: All Ages
Participant Fee: None
Parking: Yes
Amplified Sound: Yes; live soccer game displayed on screen, and potentially live music.
Generator(s): Yes
Fenced Area(s): None
Stage(s), Structure(s) or Tent(s): Yes, stage, screen, and pop-up tents Security: Yes, to monitor event activities and infrastructure overnight Sponsor(s): TBD
Vendor(s): TBD (food and beverage)
Filming/Still Photography: None
Applicable Fees:
Application $1,094
Category III $3,830 per event day x 4 = $15,320
Setup/teardown fee $330 daily x 3 = $990
Amplified Sound Permit $214
Cosponsor $368 per cosponsor (total TBD)
Parking TBD
*Additional fees may apply due to required staffing and/or services from the City of Hermosa Beach’s Community Resources Department, Community Services Department, Public Works Department, Police Department, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
TENTATIVE
2026 SPECIAL EVENTS
CALENDAR
City of Hermosa Beach
Community Resources Department
710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 318-0280
[email protected]
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
5 6 7 8 9 10
11 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
20 21 22 23 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
24 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
25 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
26 27 28 29 30 31
January 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
2 3 4 5 6 Winter Challenge
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
7 Winter Challenge
North Volleyball Courts
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
15 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
16 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
17 18 19 20 21
22 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
23 24 25 26 27 28 HBLL Opening Day
Clark Field
Impact Level II
February 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
2 3 4 5 6 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
7 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
8 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
9 10 11 12 13 14 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Valley Drive, Pier Avenue,
Hermosa Avenue,
Schumacher Plaza, & Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
PENDING
SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
15 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
16 17 18 19 20 21
22 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
23 24 25 26 27 28 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
29 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
30 31
March 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 Easter Sunrise Mass
South of Pier
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
6 7 8 9 10 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
11 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
12 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
13 14 15 16 17
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
18 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
19 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
PENDING
20 21 22 23 24 Surfers Walk of Fame
Kick-off Party
Community Theatre
Impact Level II
25 Surfers Walk of Fame
Spyder Surf Fest
Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
26 Tower 12 South Bay
Surf Series
South of the Pier
27 28 29 30
April 2026 Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 Classic Car Show
Schumacher Plaza & Pier
Plaza
Impact Level I
Pets in the Park
Valley Park
Impact Level II
HBLL Night at the Ballpark
Clark Field
3 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
4 5 6 7 8 9 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
10 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
11 12 13 14 15 16 State of the Art
Cypress Avenue & 6th St.
Impact Level III
SoCal Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
17 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
18 19 20 21 Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
22 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier
Plaza, Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
23 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
Impact Level III
PENDING
24 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza, Schumacher Plaza, Lot A Impact Level III
PENDING
25 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
PENDING
26 Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza,
Lot A
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
PENDING
27 28 Beach Tennis
Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
29 Beach Tennis Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
30 You Are Enough 5k
Schumacher Plaza &
Strand North of Pier
Beach Tennis
Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
31 Beach Tennis Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
May 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
June 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 NOTHING WEEKEND
7 NOTHING WEEKEND 8 9 Beach Collegiate
National Team
Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
10 Beach Collegiate
National Team
Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
11 Beach Collegiate
National Team
Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
12 Fine Arts Festival
Community Center Lawn
(Load-in)
Impact Level III
Beach Collegiate National
Team Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
13 Fine Arts Festival
Community Center Lawn
Impact Level III
Out of System 4 Eyes
Tournament
North Volleyball Courts
14 Fine Arts Festival
Community Center Lawn
Impact Level III
15 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
16 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
17 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
18 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
19 20 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
South Bay Paddle
South of Pier
21 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
22 23 24 25 26 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
27 Smackfest Co-ed 4’s
Volleyball Tournament
North Volleyball Courts
28 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
29 30
July 2026
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 6 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
7 JVA/BVCA National Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
8 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
Shakespeare by the Sea
Valley Park
Impact Level I
9 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
Shakespeare by the Sea
Valley Park
Impact Level I
10 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
11 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
12 AAU
Hermosa Beach Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
(Setup)
PENDING
13 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
(Setup)
PENDING
14 AAU
Hermosa Beach Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
PENDING
15 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
PENDING
16 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
PENDING
17 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
PENDING
18 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
PENDING
19 AAU
Hermosa Beach Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
PENDING
20 AAU
Hermosa Beach Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
PENDING
21 AAU
Hermosa Beach Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
AVP Junior National Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
22 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
23 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
24 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
25 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
26 AVP Junior National Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
27 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
PENDING
28 29
International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
30 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
31 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts (CBVA)
Impact Level III
2 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier
Impact Level III
3 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier
(Load-out)
Impact Level III
4 5 6 7 Triathlon
Downtown
(Load-in)
Impact Level III
8 Triathlon
Downtown
(Load-in)
Impact Level III
CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
9 Triathlon
Downtown
Impact Level III
CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
10 11 12 13 14 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
PENDING
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
15 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
PENDING
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
16 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier
Plaza
Impact Level II
PENDING
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
17 18 19 20 21 22 NOTHING WEEKEND
23 NOTHING WEEKEND 24 25 26 27 28 29 AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
30 31
August 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Lot A, Lot B
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
4 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
and Schumacher Plaza
(Setup)
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Lot A, Lot B
Impact Level III
PENDING
5 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
and Schumacher Plaza
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Lot A, Lot B
Impact Level III
PENDING
6 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts and Schumacher Plaza
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Plaza,
Lot A, Lot B
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
PENDING
7 8 Hermosa Beach
Open
North Volleyball Courts
(Set-up)
Impact Level III
9 Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
(Set-up)
Impact Level III
10 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Setup)
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
11 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Setup)
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
12 Movies at the Beach
South of Pier
(Utilizing Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
Infrastructure)
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
13 Hermosa Beach Concert Series
South of Pier
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
14 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure
Only)
Impact Level III
15 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure
Only)
Impact Level III
16 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure Only)
Impact Level III
17 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure Only)
Impact Level III
18 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure Only)
Impact Level III
19 Movies at the Beach
South of Pier
(Utilizing Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
Infrastructure)
Impact Level III
Coastal Cleanup Day
Schumacher Plaza,
North & South of Pier
Impact Level I
20 Hermosa Beach Concert Series
South of Pier
Impact Level III
21 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
22 23 24 25 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
26 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
27 AAU High School Boys Beach
Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
28 29 30
September 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis
Schumacher Plaza and the Strand
AAU High School Boys Beach
Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pumpkins in the Park
Edith Rodaway Park
Impact Level II
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Pier Plaza and Strand North of Pier
11 AAU High School Boys Beach
Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
12 13 14 15 16 17 Volley4Sound
North Volleyball Courts
18 Skechers Pier to Pier
Friendship Walk
Strand (North of Pier) &
Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
AAU High School Boys Beach
Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
19 20 21 22 23 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
24 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
25 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
26 27 28 29 30 31 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
October 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
9 10 11 Veterans Day
Wreath Laying
Ceremony
Community Center East Lawn
Impact Level II
12 13 14 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
15 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
16 17 18 19 Hermosa for the Holidays
Locations TBD
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
20 Hermosa for the Holidays
Locations TBD
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
21Hermosa for the Holidays
Locations TBD
Impact Level III
PENDING
22 Hermosa for the Holidays
Locations TBD
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
PENDING
23 24 25 26 27 28
29 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
30 November 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 Sand Snowman Contest
North of Pier
Impact Level I
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
6 Community Chanukah Celebration*
Pier Plaza &
Greenwood Park
Impact Level II
7 8 9 10 11 12 California Great Santa Stroll
Strand North of Pier & Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
13 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
14 15 16 17 18 19
20 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
21 22 23 24 25 26 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
27 28 29 30 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
31 December 2026
*Menorah installation at Greenwood Park is Wednesday, December 2, 2026 and the Menorah is removed Monday, December 14, 2026 Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Off-Season Monthly Events
(Labor Day – Memorial Day) # of Special Event Days # of Days Available(out of 15) January 6 9
February 8 7
March 9 6
April 10 5
May (through May 24) 10 5
September (from September 8) 17 -2
October 9 6
November 9 6
December 7 8
Peak Season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) # of Special Event Days on the Beach/Strand/Pier Plaza Level I & II Event Days
(not on Level III Event Days)
& City Sponsored/Contracted
(not on Level III, II or I Event Days)
(Maximum of 25)
Level III Event Days
(Maximum of 45)
Total # of Event Days
(out of 70 total)
18 42 60
Peak Season Event Limits:
To balance coastal access with events, events on the Beach, Strand & Pier Plaza will be limited to the following number of events during the peak summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day – approximately 100 days over the summer):
o Maximum of 45 days used by Level III Events
o Maximum of 25 days used by Level I & II Events, & City Sponsored/Contracted Events (on days not used by Level III Events) City Sponsored or City Contracted Events, & Long-term Agreement Events are categorized by their Impact Level
APPROVAL OF IMPACT LEVEL III
NEW 2026 SPECIAL EVENT:
LA GALAXY SOCCER CELEBRATION
RECOMMENDATION ACTION
• Hold a public hearing
• Recommend City Council approval of the LA Galaxy
Soccer Celebration
• Include event on the 2026 Special Events Calendar
EVENT DESCRIPTION
• Location: Beach south of the Pier
• Official partnership with MLS & FIFA
• Attendance: Up to 3,000 per day
• Stage and large screen for match
broadcasts
• Event Days: July 14, 15, 18, & 19
• Set-Up: July 12–13
• Equipment On-Site: July 16–17
• Teardown: July 20
• Off-site additional programming
CONCURRENT AAU EVENT
• AAU Hermosa Beach Championships, national junior beach volleyball tournament scheduled concurrently.
• Uses all courts in the commercial zone
• Joint meeting held with LA Galaxy and AAU
• Coordination on:
• Amplified sound scheduling
• Event footprints and fencing
• Crowd management
• Most conflicts resolved collaboratively
CONCURRENT AAU EVENT CONTINUED…
• One unresolved issue:
• Event footprint space
• Requires relocating four AAU volleyball courts immediately south of the commercial zone
• Staff recommends a one-time exception for 2026 only
• Notification to residents and businesses within 500 feet • Notice will clearly identify:
• LA Galaxy event footprint
• AAU footprint and relocated courts (if approved)
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Meeting Date: January 27, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-CDD-011
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND LOT
LINE ADJUSTMENT TO REMODEL AND ADD A THIRD STORY TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 901 HERMOSA AVENUE IN THE DOWNTOWN
COMMERCIAL ZONE AND COASTAL ZONE
CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Community Development Director, Alison Becker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301, class 1 and section 15305, class 5 of the CEQA guidelines;
2. Adopt a Resolution approving Precise Development Plan (PDP23-04) and Lot Line Adjustment (LLA 23-03) to remodel and add to an existing two-story commercial building that measures 12,012 square feet located at 901 Hermosa Avenue. The lot line adjustment consolidates three existing parcels into a single lot, subject to conditions of approval (Attachment 1).
Executive Summary:
This is a request for approval of a Precise Development Plan (PDP) and Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) to remodel and add to an existing two-story commercial building that measures 12,012 square feet. The project adds a third story with a height of 28 feet, 9.6 inches and reconfigures the existing building layout, resulting in an increase of 793 square feet of usable floor area for a remodeled multi-tenant commercial building located at 901 Hermosa Avenue. The lot line adjustment consolidates three existing parcels into a single lot. The Planning Commission considered this request at its October 21, 2025 meeting and continued the item to a date uncertain to give the applicant time to address questions and concerns raised during the meeting. The Commission subsequently approved the project by a 4-1 vote after a second public hearing held on December 16, 2025. Staff recommends that the City Council uphold the Planning Commission approval of the project subject to conditions of approval and determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
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Background:
The project site is an existing 8,177-square-foot corner lot located in the southwestern portion of the City, between Ninth Street and Tenth Court and is adjacent to a walk-street.
The site is designated Community Commercial (CC) in the General Plan and is zoned Downtown Commercial (C-3) (Attachment 2). The site is currently developed with a 12,012-square-foot two-story multi-tenant commercial building across three parcels. The current development has no surface parking. The site was developed in 1928.
On October 21, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the current application, at which time project-specific questions from Planning Commissioners remained unanswered (Attachment 8). To give the applicant and staff time to address these questions and concerns raised, the Planning Commission continued the item to a date uncertain.
On December 16, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the current application at which time project-specific questions from the October 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting were addressed. The Planning Commission approved the project in a 4-1 vote (Attachment 9).
Past Commission Actions
Meeting Date Description
Planning
Commission
October 21, 2025
Planning Commission holds a public hearing for a remodel and third story addition to an existing commercial building and continues the matter to a date uncertain.
Planning
Commission
December 16, 2025
Planning Commission holds a public hearing for a remodel and third story addition to an existing commercial building and approves the project in a 4-1 vote.
Pursuant to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Section 2.52.040, the City Council may act to initiate a review of the actions taken by the Planning Commission. The City Clerk received a request from two members of the City Council before the expiration of the call up review, and the matter was subsequently scheduled for a hearing. The City Council’s review is a de novo public hearing regarding the PDP and the PDP may be approved as conditioned by the Planning Commission, approved with modified conditions or denied on the basis of findings.
Discussion:
Site Information Table:
The following table describes the existing site characteristics: